The spatial implications of ethnic settlement patterns in korogocho informal settlement, Nairobi.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the evolution of settlement ethnic settlement patterns in Korogocho and the positive and negative implications on the spatial structure of the informal settlement and their implications in spatial planning. The research also traced migration patterns both into and out of the informal settlement. It also explored the co-relation between the existence of inter-ethnic conflicts and the ethnic settlement patterns. Ultimately the research proposed planning interventions that can be applied to alleviate the negative effects of ethnic settlement patterns while enhancing the positive aspects. The research used both qualitative and quantitative techniques. A household survey of 80 respondents was conducted in three villages in Korogocho, that is Kisumu Ndogo, Highridge, Grogon B, and also the neighbouring Ngomongo village. There was also systematic observation of public spaces and common utilities and especially at the nomans land between Ngomongo and Grogon B village to establish the implications of the ethnic enclaves