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Negative effects of urbanization during the colonial period in Kenya

Answer Text:
Negative effects of urbanization during the colonial period in Kenya.
a) There were inadequate housing facilities to meet the demands of the people.
b) Africans in urban areas were subjected to racial discrimination. The social services provided to the Africans were inadequate and of poor quality.
c) Increased population in urban centres led to serious water shortages.
d) Establishment of industries in urban centres led to pollution of the environment.
e) There was rampant unemployment as urban centres could not cope with the large influx of labourers.