Africa-Press – Kenya. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme has recognised Nairobi as a global focal point for urbanisation and human settlement.
On Wednesday, United Nations represented by UN-Habitat executive director Maimunah Sharif met with President William Ruto at the State House, Nairobi.
“We are grateful to the agency for its cooperation in the fast and urbanising world,” Sharif said.
“Kenya has committed to seeing a revitalised UN-Habitat that will help members to respond promptly to emerging vulnerabilities and risks.”
UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanisation and human settlement matters within the UN system.
It’s mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.
UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities.
It promotes urbanisation as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty.
Its mission embodies the four main roles of the organization, which can be summarised as think, do, share and partner.
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