Rural To Urban Migration

Where Is Kenya Located?

East coast of Africa. On the equator and west of the Indian Ocean

Where Is Migration Happening?

From North East Kenya to Nairobi. They normally end up in shanty towns on the outskirts of Nairobi

Who Is Migrating?

Young economically active people. Mainly men

Push Factors

Politically unstable in the North-East, No access to training and little education, No opportunities, Extremely hot with long dry periods, Farming is hard and unreliable

Pull Factors

Access to healthcare and education, Social ties with family in the city, Government investing in Nairobi, Land with water, sewage and electricity, Unskilled work available, Higher wages

Impacts Of Migration In North East Kenya

Social: No male role models for children Economic: No one to farm, less wealth, neglected buildings/fields

Impacts Of Migration In Nairobi

Social: High levels of prostitution, HIV and AIDS, Orphaned children, Drugs and Alcohol dependency, High crime, Poor sanitation, Overcrowding and disease Economic: High unemployment, growth in informal employment