President Ruto arrives in Azerbaijan for World Urban Forum
President William Ruto has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum...
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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.
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President Ruto Arrives in Azerbaijan for World Urban Forum - May 2026
President William Ruto 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. The President will advocate for global housing finance reforms at WUF13, aiming to secure more flexible and accessible financing for developing nations. Kenya aims to showcase its Affordable Housing Programme as a successful model for sustainable urban development. Separately, Kenya's President met with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev to discuss energy cooperation amidst rising fuel prices and global oil shocks. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced emergency talks with President Ruto to address soaring fuel prices following threats of a nationwide strike by transport operators. Meanwhile, CS Wandayi defended the G-to-G fuel deal and accused Gachagua of politicising energy reforms.
