African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Shimoni
Kenya Kwale
Location
-4.65, 39.38Small coastal town, center of fishing community and tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism, limited local commerce.
Takaungu
Kenya Kilifi
Location
-3.52, 39.90Small coastal town, center of local community and fishing industry.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, local markets, limited commerce.
Ugunja
Kenya Siaya
Location
0.18, 34.32Small town in Siaya County, center of local community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, small-scale commerce.
Watamu
Kenya Kilifi
Location
-3.35, 40.02Coastal resort town, center of tourism and marine conservation.
Economic Role
Tourism, hospitality services, marine conservation, fishing industry.
Webuye
Kenya Bungoma
Location
0.62, 34.77Industrial town in Bungoma County, center of paper manufacturing.
Economic Role
Paper manufacturing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Sankuri
Kenya North Eastern
Location
-0.50, 40.00Small town in North Eastern Kenya, center of local pastoral community, important for regional connectivity.
Economic Role
Local trading center, livestock market, agricultural services for surrounding communities.
Lokichoggio
Kenya Turkana
Location
4.20, 34.12Border town with South Sudan, center of cross-border trade.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, limited local services.
Dadaab
Kenya Garissa
Location
0.02, 40.32Refugee settlement complex, center of humanitarian operations, home to Somali refugees.
Economic Role
Humanitarian services, refugee support, limited local commerce.
Kakuma
Kenya Turkana
Location
3.72, 34.85Refugee settlement, center of humanitarian operations, home to refugees from various countries.
Economic Role
Humanitarian services, refugee support, limited local commerce.