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Nairobi, 10 April 2026: Today we launched the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Project—marking a major milestone in Nairobi’s transition toward integrated, low-carbon, and nature-positive urban development. By translating policy into practical action, the project seeks to...

Nairobi, 10 April 2026: H.E. Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula, E.G.H., Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat, participated as a panelist at a parallel event during AUF 2. She noted that, as a pioneer co-chair alongside France of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Expert...

Nairobi, 9 April 2026: H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya, officially opened the Second Session of the Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) at the KICC in Nairobi. The President underscored Kenya’s pride as one of the leading African nations...

Nairobi, 8 April 2026: H.E. Amb Nakhumicha Wafula E.G.H., Participated at the Second Session of the Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) which kicked off today at the KICC in Nairobi. The event hosted by the Government of Kenya was officially launched by H.E. Musalia Mudavadi...

Nairobi, 2 April 2026: H.E. Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula, E.G.H., Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat, joined fellow diplomats at a farewell reception honoring H.E. Amb. Jennie Mutharika, High Commissioner of the Republic of Malawi and Permanent Representative of...

Nairobi, 31st  March 2026 : Amb. Beatrice Karago, Deputy Permanent Representative, joined Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to UNEP & UN-Habitat to observe the Fourth International Day of Zero Waste. Kenya reaffirms its unwavering commitment to sustainable urban...

Nairobi, 29 March 2026 : H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya, officially opened the 19th Edition of the Ambassadors’ Conference under the theme “Advancing Kenya’s National Interests in a Rapidly Evolving Geopolitical Landscape.”...

Nairobi, 26 March 2026 :  H.E. Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula, E.G.H., Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat, participated in the Africa Diplomatic Corps Retreat convened by UN-Habitat. The retreat, serving as a precursor to the 2nd African Urban Forum to be hosted...

Nairobi, 19th March 2026 : The Kenya Permanent Mission to UN-Habitat joined a roundtable on Nairobi’s flood resilience, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance sustainable urban planning after recent devastating floods. Discussions underscored shared...

Nairobi, 17th March 2026 : The Kenya Permanent Mission to UN-Habitat joined partners in Korogocho, Nairobi, during the visit of Dr. Abraham Korir Sing’Oei, Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs of Kenya, to the newly established Material Recovery...

Nairobi, 17th March 2026: H.E. Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula, E.G.H., Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat, signed the Mission’s Integrated M&E Report following extensive and consultative forum spearheaded by the team from the State Department for Foreign...

Nairobi, 13th March 2026: H.E. Amb. Nakhumicha Wafula, E.G.H., Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN-Habitat moderated the High-Level Segment of the PINUA National Stakeholder Engagement Forum held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The Forum brought together key...