Geography & History Notes | KCSE, NECTA, ZIMSEC & GCSE

  Rural-urban migration is the movement of people from the rural area to urban area for the search of high paying non- agricultural employment and other incentives. The following are causes of rural-urban migration Searching of jobs in urban areas where opportunities of employment are high due to location of industries in these areas.  Low prices for agricultural product. this makes the income for people living in rural areas low since agriculture is the major source of income in rural areas.  Nature of education system. In many countries higher learning institution are located in towns making many youth to migrate to towns when they reach college going age.   Insecurity in some rural areas. In many countries security organs are concentrated in towns making remote rural areas less secure .   Social services gap between rural and urban areas.In many countries social services facilities such as referral hospital are located in urban areas making them mor...

  Rural-urban migration has got both positive and negative effects on both rural areas and urban areas. These include; It has resulted into depopulation of rural areas causing a negative effect on agricultural development since movement includes escaping of energetic men and women. It has resulted into rapid growth of urban areas; however this has got problems such as slum growth, un-employment, high crime rate, poor sanitation It has resulted into racial ethnicity diversity which leads to racial conflicts and tension. This is because movement involves all kinds of citizens. It has resulted into intermarriages between tribes which has led to loss of traditional values and culture. This has increased on immoralities and sexual abuse like in Wakiso and Kampala. Since rural urban migration increases population in towns, this puts government to task to provide social infrastructure like water, health, education, security, which may drain government budget. Rural urban migration may lea...