Question

Identify two negative consequences of urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period.

Answer 1

1. Unemployment led to poverty
2. Low morality e.g. prostitution
3. Increase in crime
4. Development of shanties/slums
5. Congestion leading to epidemics
6. Break up of family set up
7. Development of the Kipande system to restrict movement
8. Deprived rural areas of manpower/negligence of agriculture