Namanga
Namanga | |
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Town | |
Longido District | |
Kenyan County | Kajiado County |
Population (1999) | |
• Total | 5,500 |
Namanga is a town divided by the
Economic development
The economy of Namanga has been on the rise as it ceased to depend only on tourism. The town is currently dependent both on tourism and on import and export from both Kenya and Tanzania. With the opening of the East African Community borders, the town will benefit from market of both countries which according to the statistical bureau of Kenya will trigger a population growth of the town to an approximate of 30,000. With the recent investment by the financial institutions and the completion of the great north road, the town has grown economical especially in its infrastructure. This development has increased transport activities from the area as it triggered more importation of commodities from Tanzania to Kenya as it is assumed to be cheaper.
Population diversity
Namanga is a cosmopolitan town. Its population includes several tribes from all part of the country. Its main population is from the
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