President William Ruto has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum, an event where Kenya was specifically invited due to its progress in housing and urban development.

• Kenya recognized for leadership in affordable housing and sustainable urban development.
• Key attendees include President Ruto, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence Industry Mr Vuqar Mustafayev, and Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Kenya Mr Sultan Hajiyev.
• President Ruto will hold bilateral engagements on energy, ICT, infrastructure, and agricultural exports, including talks with President Ilham Aliyev.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced emergency talks with President William Ruto to address soaring fuel prices following threats of a nationwide strike by transport operators.

• The latest fuel price review saw Super Petrol increase by Ksh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Ksh46.29 per litre.
• Key players include the Treasury, President William Ruto, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), and various transport operator unions.
• Motivations for the meeting stem from growing public frustration and planned nationwide protests beginning Monday, May 18.

President William Ruto has traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to represent Kenya at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). The forum will focus on addressing the global housing crisis and seeking partnerships for urban renewal projects in Kenya.

• Kenya's invitation to WUF13 is in recognition of its progress and leadership in affordable housing and sustainable urban development.
• Key attendees include governments, investors, development partners, cities, and civil society groups, convened by UN-Habitat.
• President Ruto aims to foster global partnerships and investments for Kenya's affordable housing program.

President William Ruto has traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). Kenya aims to showcase its Affordable Housing Programme as a successful model for sustainable urban development.

• Kenya will highlight its housing programme's impact on informal settlements, job creation, and entrepreneurship.
• The forum is convened by UN-Habitat, with Kenya's President serving as the global champion for adequate housing.
• On the sidelines, engagements will include bilateral talks with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, focusing on cooperation in energy, ICT, and infrastructure, followed by a state visit to Kazakhstan.

President William Ruto has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum and engage in bilateral talks.

• Kenya has been recognized at the forum for its progress in affordable housing and sustainable urban development.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto, and Azerbaijan's Minister of Defence Industry Vuqar Mustafayev.
• The visit aims to foster cooperation in energy, ICT, and infrastructure, while also seeking increased export opportunities for Kenyan agricultural products.

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel importation framework, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of politicising energy reforms.

• Wandayi challenged Gachagua to address concerns directly with the Ministry of Energy.
• The CS stated the G-to-G framework has existed prior to the current administration.
• The comments were made during the commissioning of the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) in Luanda Constituency, Vihiga County.

Kenyan President William Ruto will advocate for global housing finance reforms at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, aiming to secure more flexible and accessible financing for developing nations.

• Kenya seeks expanded international investment in housing infrastructure and climate-resilient urban development.
• Key individuals/organizations: President William Ruto and UN-Habitat.
• Kenya will showcase its Affordable Housing Programme as a model for addressing urban housing shortages and improving living conditions.

President William Ruto of Kenya held bilateral talks with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), aiming to bolster cooperation between the two nations.

• The discussions focused on strengthening diplomatic and development ties, including trade, investment, and international cooperation in sustainable development and urban transformation.
• Key figures involved were President William Ruto and President Ilham Aliyev, representing Kenya and Azerbaijan respectively.
• The meeting emphasized the increasing use of global forums like WUF13 for bilateral diplomacy, with Kenya highlighting its Affordable Housing Programme.

Kenya's President William Ruto met with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev to discuss energy cooperation amidst rising fuel prices and global oil shocks.

• Kenya is exploring collaboration in the oil and gas sector and renewable energy with Azerbaijan.
• Key discussions included a potential oil refinery project for the East Africa region.
• The talks occurred on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, May 17.