PHOTOS: Ruto graces launch of Urban Poor Implementation Strategy

The head of state said its mission is to eliminate slums

In Summary
  • The head of state said the Affordable Housing Programme is a bold and visionary initiative.

  • He said the program's prime focus is addressing the housing gaps faced by our growing urban low-income population.

President William Ruto speaking during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
President William Ruto speaking during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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President William Ruto led a delegation of leaders to launch the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC. 

Ruto said the mission of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 is to eliminate slums.

President William Ruto speaking during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
President William Ruto speaking during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Maasai morans welcome President William Ruto and other delegates at the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Maasai morans welcome President William Ruto and other delegates at the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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"Its mission to eliminate informal settlements, provide essential amenities and create employment for millions of our youth is a big step towards bettering the quality of life of the people," Ruto said.

The head of state said the Affordable Housing Programme is a bold and visionary initiative.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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He said the program's prime focus is addressing the housing gaps faced by our growing urban low-income population.

Leaders present were Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,  Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries Zacharia Njeru,  Alice Wahome and Rebecca Miano. 

Others were Governors Johnson Sakaja,  Anne Waiguru and Gladys Wanga. 

Homa Bay Governor Glady Wanga and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Homa Bay Governor Glady Wanga and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Lands Cabinet Secretary Zachary Njeru speaking during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Lands Cabinet Secretary Zachary Njeru speaking during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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East Africa Community Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome among other delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
East Africa Community Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome among other delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Delegates during the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi arriving for the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi arriving for the launch of the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor Implementation Strategy 2023-2030 on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit at the KICC in Nairobi on September 6, 2023.
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