<ul> <li> explores the relationship between mobility and urban transformation using the case of Somalis in the East African region</li> <li> provides an up to date study of the economies and politics around Somalis in Kenya and the wider East African region</li> <li> offers new insights into the topic of urban spaces in Africa especially in relation to migration</li> <li> brings together scholars and practitioners offering insight into contemporary dynamics from varied perspectives</li></ul>