Kenya faces a severe housing crisis due to rapid urbanization and population growth, with its urbanization rate at 3.8% against a global average of 1.7%. This issue will be a central topic at the upcoming 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, in May 2026, focusing on "Housing the World – safe and resilient Cities and Communities."

• Nairobi's population has more than doubled from 2.38 million in 2002 to 5.7 million presently, exacerbating the housing deficit.
• Kenya has a demand for 250,000 homes annually but only supplies 50,000 units, with just 2% catering to low-income earners.
• The WUF13, co-organized by the Government of Azerbaijan and UN-Habitat, will feature a pioneer summit for heads of states and governments focusing on urban planning for global development.