Briefly describe the agroecological zones in Kenya?

Kenya has four main agroecological zones: the highland zone, the midland zone, the lowland zone, and the arid and semi-arid zone. The highland zone is characterized by cooler temperatures and higher rainfall, making it suitable for growing crops such as tea, coffee, and vegetables. The midland zone has moderate temperatures and rainfall, and is suitable for growing crops such as maize, wheat, and potatoes. The lowland zone has higher temperatures and lower rainfall, and is suitable for growing crops such as sorghum, millet, and cotton. The arid and semi-arid zone has hot temperatures and very low rainfall, and is suitable for growing drought-resistant crops such as camel meat, goats, and sheep.

Zone 1: Humid Tropical Zone

- Coastal strip and western highlands
- Annual rainfall: 1,500-2,500 mm
- Temperatures: 20-30°C
- Major crops: coffee, tea, sugarcane, bananas, maize

Zone 2: Subhumid Tropical Zone

- Extends from the humid zone to the semi-arid zone
- Annual rainfall: 1,000-1,500 mm
- Temperatures: 20-25°C
- Major crops: maize, beans, sorghum, millet

Zone 3: Semi-Arid Zone

- Covers much of the eastern and northern regions
- Annual rainfall: 500-1,000 mm
- Temperatures: 25-35°C
- Major crops: sorghum, millet, cowpeas, goats, sheep

Zone 4: Arid Zone

- Low rainfall (below 500 mm) and high temperatures
- Mainly used for grazing and nomadic pastoralism
- Major livestock: camels, goats, sheep

Zone 5: Mountain Zone

- High altitude areas above 2,000 m
- Annual rainfall: 1,000-2,000 mm
- Temperatures: 10-15°C
- Major crops: wheat, barley, potatoes, pyrethrum