Abstract:
Mavoko peri-urnan settlement is experiencing rapid demographic and socio-economic change
as an integral element of the growth and operation of the growing Nairobi city. The
transformation has come with environmental challenges related to the emergence and growth
of urban activities in rural areas. The objective of this study was to analyse the effect of
demographic and socio-economic characteristics on the homeowners‟ environmental attitude
in Mavoko peri-urban settlement. The study targeted heads of household; the general public;
officials of government and quasi-government institutions as well as professional and
residents associations. The study took a survey design and used multistage random, purposive
and quota sampling techniques to identify participants. The study used mixed methods to
collect quantitative and qualitative data through questionnaire, interview guide, document
analysis, focus group discussions and direct observation. Data were analysed through
descriptive analysis, Nomothetic evaluation and Chi-square analysis at α = 0.05. The study
revealed that demographic and socio-economic characteristics had a significant effect on the
homeowners‟ environmental attitude in Mavoko peri-urban settlement.
