Briefly explain the historical importance of a major East African port city and the reasons why a country needs to prepare a budget.

here are the answers to your questions:

2. a)
Assuming the question refers to a historically significant town like Mombasa in East Africa:
One historical importance of Mombasa is that it was a major port city and trading hub along the East African coast for centuries, facilitating trade between Africa, Asia, and Europe.

2. c)
A country needs to prepare a budget to:

• Plan and allocate financial resources effectively to various sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
• Control government spending and ensure fiscal discipline.
• Set economic priorities and achieve national development goals.