Tatu City on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital is a new city, a private city with an ultimate population of 250,000. There are similar projects around the world. But in sub-Saharan Africa, advocates hope that the development of new cities will solve the continent’s urbanization problem: While urban growth has reduced poverty around the world, the region has been largely an exception. Sub-Saharan Africa is urbanizing but remains poor. The region lacks the capital needed to transform the city into an engine of economic growth. Some experts consider Tatu City a model with its new infrastructure and strict rules. (AP video by Jackson Njehia)
