Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is leading a delegation to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), a major global summit focused on sustainable urban development and the housing crisis.

• The forum's theme is "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities," emphasizing urgent action on housing delivery and inclusive urban planning.
• Mudavadi stressed the need for practical implementation of urban development strategies, noting Africa's urban population is projected to double to 1.4 billion by 2050.
• Key risks highlighted include expanding housing deficits and strained infrastructure, pushing for a shift from policy discussions to actionable projects.