African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Busia
Kenya Busia
Location
0.47, 34.10Border town with Uganda, center of cross-border trade and cultural exchange.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, agricultural center.
Dar Naim
Mauritania Nouakchott
Location
18.08, -15.98Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.
El Mina
Mauritania Nouakchott
Location
18.08, -15.97Suburban city, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, suburban hub.
Embu
Kenya Embu
Location
-0.53, 37.45County headquarters, center of Embu culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade.
Hawassa
Ethiopia Sidama
Location
7.05, 38.47Modern city, center of Sidama culture and regional administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, tourism hub.
Homa Bay
Kenya Homa Bay
Location
-0.53, 34.45County headquarters, center of Luo culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, fishing industry, agricultural processing.
Isiolo
Kenya Isiolo
Location
0.35, 37.58Gateway to Northern Kenya, center of pastoral communities, cultural diversity.
Economic Role
Transportation hub, livestock trade, tourism gateway to Northern Kenya.
Kajiado
Kenya Kajiado
Location
-1.85, 36.78County headquarters, center of Maasai culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, tourism, regional commerce.
Kakamega
Kenya Kakamega
Location
0.28, 34.75County headquarters, center of Luhya culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Kapenguria
Kenya West Pokot
Location
1.23, 35.12County headquarters, center of Pokot culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, livestock trade, agricultural services.
Kericho
Kenya Kericho
Location
-0.37, 35.28Tea capital of Kenya, center of tea production and Kalenjin culture.
Economic Role
Tea production, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Kiambu
Kenya Kiambu
Location
-1.17, 36.83County headquarters near Nairobi, center of Kikuyu culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, suburban development.
Kilifi
Kenya Kilifi
Location
-3.63, 39.85County headquarters, center of coastal culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, tourism, fishing industry, regional trade.
Kisii
Kenya Kisii
Location
-0.68, 34.77County headquarters, center of Gusii culture and traditions.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade hub.
Kitale
Kenya Trans Nzoia
Location
1.02, 35.00Agricultural town in Rift Valley, center of farming community.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, food processing, regional trade hub.
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.