An Appraisal of Plan Implementation and Development Control in Nairobi; a Case Study of Umoja I Estate

Abstract

Urban physical structures are important landmarks that represents an expression of development endeavours. Residential housing structures in these urban areas are particularly important for they represent methods of ownership, ~ount and patterns of financial investments by man to provide himself with necessary shelter for habitation. Since these developments are expected to take place in a certain way according to some planning policy and planning regulations, it is interesting to discover how developers undertake their development vis-a-vis the controlling planning authority.