UN Headquarters Nairobi, October 23rd : Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula E.G.H., Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN-Habitat participated in the closing of the Second Session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All (OEWG-H2) held at the UN Complex in Gigiri. She expressed appreciation to the Co-Chair, France, noting that together with Kenya they had demonstrated a shared commitment to advancing the Adequate Housing for All resolution.
Amb. Nakhumicha underscored that adequate housing is a fundamental human right, a cornerstone of dignity and a foundation for peace and prosperity yet millions around the world remain excluded. She emphasized the need to champion multi-stakeholder financing models that leverage public, private, and philanthropic capital to bridge the housing gap.
The Permanent Representative highlighted that under the leadership of H.E. President William Ruto, Kenya has taken a leading role on this agenda by hosting a High-Level Breakfast during the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly and signing a Call to Action alongside a group of Champions.
Kenya looks forward to sustaining the momentum on this very critical agenda as it hands over the baton of Chairship to Azerbaijan and Somalia.
