title: Multivariate analysis of Kenya's urban system.
abstract: "The study analyzes the structure, spatial interaction, and dimension of the post-colonial urban systems of Kenya using component factor analysis and based on selected socio-cultural, economic, and demographic variables.  The study identified seven major dimensions of variation accounting for 72.0%.  The analysis of the urban spatial variation is compared and intertwined with studies done in other countries to find out the regional variation of the loadings.  Finally, a seven-order characteristics of Kenya urban systems is suggested, based on the study.  The accurate knowledge of these salient characteristics of Kenya urban sub-systems is important before any viable spatial planning should be implemented."
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Obudho
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D000351:Africa, Eastern; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D005843:Geography; D006285:Health Planning; D007630:Kenya; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011153:Population; D012106:Research; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014505:Urban Population; D014507:Urbanization
keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Comparative Studies; Data Analysis; Developing Countries; Eastern Africa; English Speaking Africa; Geographic Factors; Kenya; Multivariate Analysis; Organization And Administration; Planning; Population; Research Methodology; Spatial Distribution; Statistical Studies; Studies; Urban Spatial Distribution; Urbanization