Where in Kenya did many Indian and Pakistani immigrants settle?

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Immigrants from India and Pakistan began arriving in Kenya during the period of British colonial rule in the 19th century. While many of these individuals departed following the country's independence in 1963, a substantial number of those who remained settled in major urban centers.1

These communities are primarily concentrated in the following cities, where they have historically engaged in various business activities:

  • Nairobi: The capital city and a primary hub for the immigrant population.1
  • Mombasa: A major coastal city and historical center for trade.21
  • Kisumu: Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, this city once had a population where Asians constituted more than one-fourth of the total residents.31