Nairobi set to be Africa’s largest megacity by 2050
Projections indicate that Nairobi will become Africa's largest megacity by 2050, with a population expected to reach 57.2 million. This rapid urbanization poses significant challenges for infrastructure, housing, and job creation in Kenya.
Why it matters
Rapid, unplanned urbanization in developing nations often leads to infrastructure strain and economic inequality, impacting regional stability and development goals.
Nairobi is set to become Africa's largest metropolitan area by 2050, overtaking megacities such as Cairo and Lagos, amid a surge in urbanisation, putting pressure on the capital’s infrastructure, housing and power to provide jobs.
The article relies on data projections from the OECD and discusses urban planning challenges objectively.
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