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Rapid urbanisation calls for sustainable solutions in Africa

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General view of the JKIA-Westlands Expressway. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A voyage of aspiration marked by hopes and visions of a better life underpins the migration from rural to urban regions in many parts of the world.

Every year, young people make a leap of faith by venturing into the uncertain alleys of our cities and towns in search of a better future. Thus, it is projected that Africa's urban population will double in 25 years and more than half of Kenya's population is anticipated to live in urban areas by 2050.

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