Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, Uganda
Abstract The increase in the levels of urbanization and congestion in cities like Mbale can be attributed to the lack of proper policies and planning to regulate or manage the socio-economic and environmental factors that otherwise exacerbate occurrence of slums. In this paper focus is drawn...
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The increase in the levels of urbanization and congestion in cities like Mbale can be attributed to the lack of proper policies and planning to regulate or manage the socio-economic and environmental factors that otherwise exacerbate occurrence of slums. In this paper focus is drawn on these factors which are thought to have largely influenced the formation of Namatala slum in Mbale Municipality. While this slum exhibits the challenges presented by typical most African slums, this study argues that linkages between the social, economic, environmental, and cultural dimensions of Namatala slum formed the basis of understanding the challenges particular to its populace. The study used mixed methods research design that entailed collection of data through household survey questionnaires, key stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions. The study established that Namatala is a significantly disadvantaged location, wrought with poverty, inadequate social amenities, poor housing, lack of solid waste management, lack of essential infrastructure, and inadequate access to clean water, safe sanitation facilities, and security of tenure. This problem can be attributed to a lack of place-specific policy implementation of the national policies and guidelines as well as lack of intervention by the government, inappropriate regulation, dysfunctional land markets, unresponsive financial systems, and a fundamental lack of political will.
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| spelling | doaj-art-daa6d4f3dec84a1b842fae51bc09a41f2025-08-20T02:39:28ZengUtafiti FoundationEastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences2958-45582023-04-012110.58721/eajhss.v1i1.161Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, UgandaMary Nyanjuki Gichuki Manana0Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Uganda Abstract The increase in the levels of urbanization and congestion in cities like Mbale can be attributed to the lack of proper policies and planning to regulate or manage the socio-economic and environmental factors that otherwise exacerbate occurrence of slums. In this paper focus is drawn on these factors which are thought to have largely influenced the formation of Namatala slum in Mbale Municipality. While this slum exhibits the challenges presented by typical most African slums, this study argues that linkages between the social, economic, environmental, and cultural dimensions of Namatala slum formed the basis of understanding the challenges particular to its populace. The study used mixed methods research design that entailed collection of data through household survey questionnaires, key stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions. The study established that Namatala is a significantly disadvantaged location, wrought with poverty, inadequate social amenities, poor housing, lack of solid waste management, lack of essential infrastructure, and inadequate access to clean water, safe sanitation facilities, and security of tenure. This problem can be attributed to a lack of place-specific policy implementation of the national policies and guidelines as well as lack of intervention by the government, inappropriate regulation, dysfunctional land markets, unresponsive financial systems, and a fundamental lack of political will. https://utafitionline.com/index.php/eajhss/article/view/161InfluenceEconomic factorsEnvironmental factorsNamatala slumSocial factorsUrbanization |
| spellingShingle | Mary Nyanjuki Gichuki Manana Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, Uganda Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Influence Economic factors Environmental factors Namatala slum Social factors Urbanization |
| title | Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, Uganda |
| title_full | Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, Uganda |
| title_fullStr | Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, Uganda |
| title_full_unstemmed | Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, Uganda |
| title_short | Place Centered Social-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Influence in the Making of Namatala Slums in Mbale Municipality, Uganda |
| title_sort | place centered social economic cultural and environmental influence in the making of namatala slums in mbale municipality uganda |
| topic | Influence Economic factors Environmental factors Namatala slum Social factors Urbanization |
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