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African urbanizationABC News
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A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa 's problem of urbanizing while poor.
The continent’s urban population is set to grow by 900 million by 2050 , according to the U.N. Experts say the continent's urbanization conundrum: While growth of cities has rolled back poverty elsewhere, the region has largely been an exception.
A one -bedroom apartment in Tatu City sells for $ 45,500 , still beyond the means of most Kenyans .
Kenya ’s per capita GDP was $ 1,961 in 2023 , according to the World Bank .
The development collaborates with Kenya 's government, which has designated the city a special economic zone.
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