Spatial Location Factors Affecting the Integration of Urban Agriculture into Land Use Planning of Eldoret Municipality, Kenya

Abstract

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.