The nature of the urbanization process and urbanism in the city of Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract

The characteristics of urbanization in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, are analyzed. "The current profile of the city has in turn been shaped by geographical and historical and contemporary forces.... This paper analyses the role of these forces with a view to showing how the city's population growth and distribution patterns [have changed, how] the demographic dynamics and spatial structure have been influenced, [and what are the] shelter and services deficiencies which the city faces today...." (EXCERPT)