The study was guided by the following specific objectives: To establish the extent of informal settlement in Majengo Slums, Narok County, to find out the causes of informal settlement, to assess the effects of informal settlement on the environment in the Slums and to determine the policy measures to reduce informal settlements. The study will be of great value to the government in the formulation of policies and strategies for controlling informal settlement and in addition researchers and scholars will use the study to provide the basis of future studies.
To provide the basis of the study findings, the researcher relied on the following theories: Malthusian Theory of Population Growth, The Optimum Theory and Theory of Demographic Transition. Data was collected using questionnaires and guides from 96 household heads obtained through cluster sampling in Majengo Slum and 5 key informants purposively selected. It was then analyzed using Microsoft Excel Package presented in tables percentages.
People residing in informal settlements face challenges of service delivery. This is mainly due to the fact that land was occupied illegally, thus impacting negatively on the environment. It was in the background of the above problem, that this study sought to establish the influence of informal settlement on the surrounding environment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction of the Study
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Objectives
1.3.1 General Objectives
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
1.4 Specific Objectives
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Limitations of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
2. Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Empirical Review
2.2.1 Causes of Informal Settlement
2.2.2 Effects of Informal Settlement on the Environment
2.3 Theoretical Review
2.3.1 The Malthusian Theory on Population Growth
2.3.2 The Optimum Theory
2.3.3 Theory of Demographic Transition
2.4 Research Gap
2.5 Conceptual Framework
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Study Area
3.3 Research Design
3.4 Study Population
3.5 Sample Population
3.6 Sampling Procedures
3.7 Data Collection Methods
4. Data Analysis, Presentation and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Response Rate
4.3 General Information
4.3.1 Gender of the Respondents
4.3.2 Marital Status
4.3.3 Age Bracket of the Respondents
4.3.4 Level of Education
4.4 Effects of Informal Settlement on the Surrounding Environment in Majengo Slums
4.4.1 Extent of Informal Settlements
4.4.2 Causes of Informal Settlement
4.4.3 Effects of Informal Settlement on the Environment
4.4.4 Policy Measures to Reduce Informal Settlements
5. Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of Findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
5.5 Suggestions for Further
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This research project aims to evaluate the environmental impact of informal settlements in Majengo Slums, Narok County, by identifying the underlying causes of these settlements and determining effective policy interventions to improve living conditions and environmental sustainability.
- Extent and growth patterns of informal settlements in Majengo.
- Primary socio-economic drivers such as urbanization, poverty, and unemployment.
- Direct environmental consequences, including waste management and sanitation challenges.
- Strategic policy recommendations like inclusionary zoning and land readjustment.
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1.1 Introduction
The world state of settlements shows that more than 50 percent of people live in informal settlement especially in cities of developing countries with the expanding population due to rural-urban migration and natural birth rate (UN-Habitat, 2015). African countries are facing serious situation of informal settlements, about 70 percent of the African population is living in informal settlements (Masika. de Haan & Baden, 2017). As continuing economic hardship forces a growing number of migrants to urban areas in search of employment and better life, an even greater strain is placed on urban pressure points like housing. This has led to the development of informal settlement in the urban environment (Peters, 2018).
Informal settlement has been defined in various ways depending on the planning and legal framework of a country where it exists. For the purposes of this discussion, informal settlements are defined as residential buildings built on “planned” and “unplanned” areas which do not have formal planning approval. They are characterized mostly by the low-quality houses and the lack of, or inadequate infrastructure and social services. Informal Settlement (IS) has been perceived both as a problem and solution to housing needs in speedily growing cities of many developing countries. (Srivinas 2015; Todaro 2014).
Globally, the research on informal settlement tends to focus overwhelmingly in developing countries ignoring and downplaying entirely the presence of informality in developed countries (Dust & Wegmann, 2017). In the United States for instance, there has been a longstanding and widespread tradition of informal housing exists in the country but is typically disregarded by scholars. IS in the country has been focusing in particular on five institutions that govern housing market activity in the country: property rights law, property transfer law, land‐use and zoning, subdivision regulations, and building codes (Dust & Wegmann, 2017).
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction of the Study: Outlines the global and local context of informal settlements, presenting the research objectives and the significance of studying the Majengo Slum.
2. Literature Review: Examines empirical studies and theoretical perspectives, such as Malthusian and demographic transition theories, to establish a conceptual framework.
3. Research Methodology: Details the cross-sectional survey design, sampling techniques, and data collection instruments used to obtain information from residents and key informants.
4. Data Analysis, Presentation and Interpretation: Provides an in-depth statistical breakdown of findings regarding the causes and environmental effects of the informal settlement in Majengo.
5. Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation: Synthesizes the study results and suggests actionable policy measures, including land readjustment and inclusionary zoning, to mitigate the challenges identified.
Keywords
Informal Settlements, Majengo Slum, Narok County, Urbanization, Environmental Degradation, Waste Management, Poverty, Unemployment, Land Readjustment, Inclusionary Zoning, Sustainable Development, Housing, Population Growth, Infrastructure, Urban Planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research project?
The research focuses on evaluating how informal settlements at Majengo Slums, Narok County, affect the surrounding environment and the living conditions of the inhabitants.
What are the main thematic areas addressed in this study?
Key themes include the causes of informal housing growth, the environmental impacts resulting from lack of infrastructure, and potential government policy solutions.
What is the core objective of the research?
The study seeks to establish the extent of informal settlements in Majengo, identify their causes, assess their environmental effects, and determine policy measures to reduce them.
Which research methodology was utilized?
The researcher employed a cross-sectional survey design, using questionnaires for 96 households and purposive selection for 5 key informants.
What topics are covered in the main body of the work?
The main body covers a comprehensive review of literature, methodology, data presentation regarding the causes and effects of the settlement, and specific policy recommendations.
Which keywords best characterize this research?
Key terms include informal settlements, Majengo Slum, urban planning, environmental degradation, and policy interventions.
Why are Majengo slums considered difficult to measure?
The study notes that Majengo serves as a conduit for people moving from the countryside to the town, making it dynamic and challenging to track accurately.
What specific policy measures does the author suggest?
The author suggests the implementation of expropriation, inclusionary zoning, and land readjustment as effective strategies for the government.
What role does industrialization play in Majengo's growth?
The study finds that the growth of industries in Narok County attracts workers who then reside in nearby informal settlements, contributing to their expansion.
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- Anonym (Autor), 2020, Effects of informal settlement on the surrounding environment at Majengo Slums, Narok County, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/980617
