Urbanisation in Kenya

Urbanisation in Kenya

Author: 
Hope, Kempe Ronald
Publisher: 
Inderscience
Date published: 
2012
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Journal Title: 
African Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development
Source: 
African Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, No.1, 2012, pp. 4-26
Abstract: 

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

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CITATION: Hope, Kempe Ronald. Urbanisation in Kenya . : Inderscience , 2012. African Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, No.1, 2012, pp. 4-26 - Available at: https://library.au.int/urbanisation-kenya-4