President Ruto Begins Azerbaijan Visit for Bilateral Talks and Urban Development Forum
President Ruto is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with Heads of State and international investors aimed at deepening cooperation in energy, ICT, and infrastructure development. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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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.
