African Metropolis: Nairobi's Self-help City

Kenya. Monograph relating the growth and transformation of self help in the urban area of Nairobi - presents a historical account of early settlement, urban development and urbanization, discusses problems relating to local government, housing, squatters, slums, etc. And focuses on Nairobi's informal sector with particular reference to employment, health services, welfare, Churches, crime prevention, etc. Illustrations, maps, references and statistical tables.