African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Kitui
Kenya Kitui
Location
-1.37, 38.02County headquarters, center of Kamba culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Lodwar
Kenya Turkana
Location
3.12, 35.60County headquarters, center of Turkana culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, regional commerce.
Machakos
Kenya Machakos
Location
-1.52, 37.27County headquarters, center of Kamba culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Mandera
Kenya Mandera
Location
3.93, 41.85County headquarters, center of Somali culture and traditions, border town.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, cross-border commerce.
Maralal
Kenya Samburu
Location
1.10, 36.70County headquarters, center of Samburu culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, tourism, regional commerce.
Marsabit
Kenya Marsabit
Location
2.33, 37.98County headquarters, center of Borana culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, regional commerce.
Meru
Kenya Meru
Location
-0.05, 37.65County headquarters, center of Meru culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Moyale
Kenya Marsabit
Location
3.52, 39.05Border town with Ethiopia, center of cross-border trade and cultural exchange.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, regional services.
Muranga
Kenya Muranga
Location
-0.72, 37.15County headquarters, center of Kikuyu culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Naivasha
Kenya Nakuru
Location
-0.72, 36.43Major town in Rift Valley, center of flower farming and tourism.
Economic Role
Flower farming, tourism, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Nanyuki
Kenya Laikipia
Location
0.02, 37.07Gateway to Mount Kenya, center of tourism and agricultural community.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural processing, regional trade, military base.
Narok
Kenya Narok
Location
-1.08, 35.87County headquarters, center of Maasai culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, tourism, regional commerce.
Nyahururu
Kenya Laikipia
Location
0.03, 36.37Town in Laikipia County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Nyeri
Kenya Nyeri
Location
-0.42, 36.95County headquarters, center of Kikuyu culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Siaya
Kenya Siaya
Location
0.07, 34.28County headquarters, center of Luo culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Thika
Kenya Kiambu
Location
-1.05, 37.08Industrial town near Nairobi, center of manufacturing and agriculture.
Economic Role
Manufacturing, agricultural processing, industrial services.
Vihiga
Kenya Vihiga
Location
0.05, 34.72County headquarters, center of Luhya culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Voi
Kenya Taita Taveta
Location
-3.38, 38.57Major town in Taita Taveta County, center of local community and tourism.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Wajir
Kenya Wajir
Location
1.75, 40.07County headquarters, center of Somali culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, regional commerce.
Wote
Kenya Makueni
Location
-1.78, 37.63County headquarters, center of Kamba culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Wundanyi
Kenya Taita Taveta
Location
-3.40, 38.37Small town in Taita Taveta County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.