Comparisons
Trans Nzoia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kenya: Embu and Kisii
Trans Nzoia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Trans Nzoia rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Trans Nzoia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kitale. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kitale peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Trans Nzoia fare in comparison to others in Kenya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Trans Nzoia was the 17th-most disconnected out of the 26 regions in Kenya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kenya, street construction in Trans Nzoia has become more disconnected. Trans Nzoia ranked 19th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.
Trans Nzoia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Trans Nzoia is Kitale with an SNDi of 4.38, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kitale with an SNDi of 4.38, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Kitale, Kitale
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Trans Nzoia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Trans Nzoia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kitale. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Trans Nzoia follow the same region trend.
To date, Trans Nzoia is the 16th-most disconnected out of the 26 regions in Kenya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kenya, the street network in Trans Nzoia has become more disconnected. Trans Nzoia ranked 19th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.