Title: Urbanisation in Kenya

Authors: Kempe Ronald Hope Sr.

Addresses: UNDP Kenya, P.O. Box 30218-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract: Like most of Africa, Kenya is also characterised by rapid urbanisation and urban growth. This article discusses and analyses current trends in Kenyan urbanisation, the factors that have contributed to urbanisation and urban growth, and the resultant consequences and development implications of such rapid urbanisation and urban growth in the country. The article ends with recommendations for managing rapid urbanisation in Kenya.

Keywords: Kenya; rapid urbanisation; urban growth; cities.

DOI: 10.1504/AJESD.2012.045751

African Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, 2012 Vol.1 No.1, pp.4 - 26

Published online: 31 Jul 2014 *

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