Nairobi is an urban planning nightmare

Nairobi is one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, but its rapid growth has exposed deep problems in urban planning, transport, housing, infrastructure, land use, and public spaces.

So how did Nairobi become the city it is today?

In this lecture, we explore the history and challenges of urban planning in Nairobi, examining how the city has grown, why its infrastructure struggles to keep up with its population, and how decisions around transport, housing, roads, land, and development have shaped everyday life in Kenya’s capital.