Agroecological zones in Kenya and crop and livestock domesticated?

Kenya has several agroecological zones, each with its own unique climate, soil, and vegetation characteristics. Some of the main agroecological zones in Kenya include:

1. Highlands: This zone is characterized by cool temperatures and high rainfall, making it suitable for the cultivation of crops such as tea, coffee, maize, and potatoes. Livestock such as dairy cattle and sheep are also commonly raised in this zone.

2. Coastal region: The coastal region of Kenya has a hot and humid climate, with sandy soils. Crops such as coconut, cashew nuts, and mangoes are commonly grown in this zone, while livestock such as goats and poultry are also raised.

3. Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs): These areas have low rainfall and are prone to drought. Pastoralism is the main livelihood in these regions, with livestock such as camels, goats, and sheep being raised. Crops such as sorghum, millet, and drought-resistant vegetables are also grown in ASALs.

4. Rift Valley: The Rift Valley region of Kenya has a diverse climate and soil types, making it suitable for a wide range of crops and livestock. Maize, wheat, and barley are commonly grown in this zone, while livestock such as cattle, sheep, and poultry are also raised.

Some of the crops and livestock that have been domesticated in Kenya include:

Crops:
- Maize
- Wheat
- Rice
- Sorghum
- Millet
- Beans
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Cassava
- Coffee
- Tea

Livestock:
- Cattle
- Goats
- Sheep
- Poultry (chickens, ducks, turkeys)
- Camels
- Donkeys
- Rabbits
- Bees (for honey production)

Agroecological Zones in Kenya

Kenya is divided into eight agroecological zones (AEZs) based on climate, soil, and vegetation:

1. Upper Midland
2. Lower Midland
3. Highland
4. Upland
5. Midland
6. Semi-Arid
7. Arid
8. Coastal

Crops and Livestock Domesticated in Kenya

Crops:

- Cereals: Maize, wheat, rice, sorghum, millet
- Legumes: Beans, cowpeas, lentils, soybeans
- Fruits: Mangoes, bananas, oranges, pineapples, avocadoes
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, onions, carrots, cabbages, spinach
- Other: Coffee, tea, sugarcane, cotton

Livestock:

- Cattle: Zebu, Boran, Ayrshire
- Goats: Black Mbala, Galla
- Sheep: Red Maasai, Dorper
- Donkeys: Somali donkey
- Chickens: Improved breeds (e.g., Kenbro, Kienyeji)
- Other: Pigs, rabbits, camels