Constraints to the growth of Magadi township

Abstract

This study set out to examine the factors that have constrained the growth of Magadi. These have been found to be,the history of the township, the ownership of land on which the township has developed, the location of the township visa vis other urban centers, the population of the township and that of its hinterland, the weak commercial, and industrial base of the township, the weak linkages with the hinterland, and a hinterland with untapped potential. The thrust of the recommendations set out in this study are to remove the constraints indicated above, and to guide the growth of the township in order that it benefits the hinterland.The specific recommendations are legal changes in land ownership, strengthening of the commercial and industrial base of the township and the strengthening of linkage between the center and its hinterland. This study is by no means exhaustive further research especially in the hinterland areas of Magadi. is necessary especially in areas where semi nomadic pastoral is practiced.