President Ruto flies out to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan (DETAILS)
President William Ruto has departed for Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
President William Ruto has departed for Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
In a statement issued on Saturday, May 16, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Kenya had been invited to the global forum in recognition of the country’s achievements in housing and urban renewal programmes.
“President William Ruto departs this evening for Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum, where Kenya has been invited in recognition of its leadership and success in affordable housing and sustainable urban development,” the statement read.
Mohamed noted that the global forum, convened by UN-Habitat, would bring together governments, investors, development agencies, cities, and civil society groups to discuss solutions to the housing crisis and urban growth challenges.
“Convened by UN-Habitat, WUF13 will bring together governments, investors, cities, civil society, and development partners to address the global housing crisis and advance sustainable urban development. Kenya will showcase the impact of its Affordable Housing Programme in transforming informal settlements, creating jobs, and supporting entrepreneurship,” the statement added.
Mohamed added that Kenya would use the event to seek partnerships and investment support aimed at scaling up ongoing housing and urban renewal projects across the country.
“The Forum will also provide an opportunity for Kenya to mobilise partnerships and investments to expand and scale the Affordable Housing Programme and urban renewal initiatives, including the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme,” the statement continued.
Mohamed further said Ruto would attend the forum in his role as the global champion for adequate housing, a title conferred by UN-Habitat due to Kenya’s affordable housing efforts.
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“In his capacity as the global champion for adequate housing, an honour conferred on him by UN-Habitat in recognition of the progress made through Kenya’s affordable housing programme, President Ruto will advocate innovative financing models and reforms to the global financial architecture to unlock greater investment in housing and infrastructure across Africa,” the statement further read.
Mohamed also revealed that Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with several leaders and investors during the visit, including Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev.
After concluding his engagements in Azerbaijan, Ruto will travel to Kazakhstan for an official State Visit focused on trade and investment cooperation.
“President Ruto will thereafter travel to Astana, Kazakhstan, for a State Visit focused on trade, logistics, energy, technology, tourism, financial services, and labour mobility.
“He will hold bilateral talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and witness the signing of agreements on investment, transport, ICT, tourism, and diplomatic cooperation,” the statement revealed.
Mohamed added that the visit would also seek to advance major projects and partnerships involving Kenya’s ports, exports, technology, and energy sectors.
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