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
Citation
Master of Arts in PlanningSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
School of the built environment Department of urban and regional planning