Kenya rallies Africa toward investing in affordable housing for urban dwellers

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday urged African countries to support an innovative, bold and progressive financing model to expand access to decent shelter for urban dwellers on the continent.



Speaking at the second Africa Urban Forum underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Ruto stressed that investing in affordable housing is key to reimagining Africa's cities and ensuring they become hubs for innovation, enterprise and inclusive growth.



The three-day meeting has brought together nearly 10,000 participants, both in person and virtually, including ministers, city mayors, representatives of donor agencies, the private sector, academia and civil society, who are expected to endorse a new framework for securing a resilient and green future for African cities.