African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Garissa
Kenya North Eastern
Location
-0.46, 39.65Gateway to North Eastern Kenya, center of Somali culture in Kenya, major trading hub for pastoral communities.
Economic Role
Major commercial center for livestock trade, agricultural processing, and cross-border trade with So...
Baragoi
Kenya Samburu
Location
1.78, 36.78Small town in Samburu County, center of pastoral community, important for regional connectivity.
Economic Role
Local trading center, livestock market, agricultural services.
Butere
Kenya Kakamega
Location
0.20, 34.50Small town in Kakamega County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Local trading center, agricultural services, small-scale commerce.
Diani Beach
Kenya Kwale
Location
-4.30, 39.58Famous beach resort destination, center of coastal tourism and Swahili culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, hospitality industry, beach resorts, water sports.
Emali
Kenya Makueni
Location
-2.08, 37.47Small town in Makueni County, center of local farming community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, transportation hub.
Gem
Kenya Siaya
Location
0.10, 34.30Small town in Siaya County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Hola
Kenya Tana River
Location
-1.50, 40.03County headquarters of Tana River, center of local administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural services, local markets.
Keroka
Kenya Nyamira
Location
-0.78, 34.95Small town in Nyamira County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Kibwezi
Kenya Makueni
Location
-2.20, 37.72Agricultural town in Makueni County, center of farming community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, local markets.
Langata
Kenya Nairobi
Location
-1.32, 36.82Suburb of Nairobi, center of diplomatic community and expatriate population.
Economic Role
Residential area, diplomatic services, tourism, suburban commerce.
Liboi
Kenya North Eastern
Location
-0.30, 40.20Border town with strong Somali cultural influence, important for cross-border trade and cultural exchange.
Economic Role
Border trading post, livestock market, cross-border commerce with Somalia.
Litein
Kenya Kericho
Location
-0.58, 35.18Small town in Kericho County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Londiani
Kenya Kericho
Location
-0.17, 35.58Small town in Kericho County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Loyangalani
Kenya Marsabit
Location
2.75, 36.72Small town on Lake Turkana shore, center of local fishing community.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism, limited local commerce.
Makindu
Kenya Makueni
Location
-2.28, 37.82Small town in Makueni County, center of local farming community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, transportation hub.
Mtwapa
Kenya Kilifi
Location
-3.93, 39.75Coastal town near Mombasa, center of tourism and hospitality industry.
Economic Role
Tourism, hospitality services, fishing industry, regional commerce.
Mumias
Kenya Kakamega
Location
0.33, 34.48Small town in Kakamega County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Mutomo
Kenya Kitui
Location
-1.58, 38.02Small town in Kitui County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Namanga
Kenya Kajiado
Location
-2.55, 36.78Border town with Tanzania, center of cross-border trade.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, limited local services.
Naro Moru
Kenya Nyeri
Location
-0.17, 37.02Small town near Mount Kenya, center of tourism and farming community.
Economic Role
Tourism, agricultural services, limited local commerce.
Ruiru
Kenya Kiambu
Location
-1.15, 36.95Industrial town near Nairobi, center of manufacturing and suburban development.
Economic Role
Manufacturing, industrial services, suburban commerce.