Spatial Location Factors Affecting the Integration of Urban Agriculture into Land Use Planning of Eldoret Municipality, Kenya
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2016Author
Kamwele Hellen W, George M Onyango, George G Wagah
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Urban agriculture is an activity being practiced globally in it as a survival strategy. The question of
organized urban land use has therefore become critical. The purpose of this study is to examine spatial
location factors affecting the integration of UA into land use planning. The study found out that
availability of land, physical access, affordability of land, security, convenience, security of tenure, and
proximity to production site and market affected the integration of UA into land use planning. The spatial
location factors are critical for successful integration of UA into land use planning and should be
considered during planning phase. A model of multifunctional land use is the most viable while embracing
innovative ways of farming. This knowledge will help towards better understanding spatial land use
planning and urban agriculture practices, by the County Governments of Kenya. This would lead to optimal
and sustainable use of land while empowering citizens.