{"id":159243,"date":"2026-03-27T15:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kenya-secures-strategic-backing-from-azerbaijan"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:49:54","slug":"kenya-secures-strategic-backing-from-azerbaijan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kenya-secures-strategic-backing-from-azerbaijan","title":{"rendered":"Kenya Secures Strategic Backing from Azerbaijan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Kenya has established a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan to support the upcoming Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) in Nairobi. This collaboration aims to enhance urban policy discussions and showcase Kenya&#x27;s advancements in sustainable city development, while also linking AUF2 with the World Urban Forum in Baku.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\">           <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong>         <\/span>With just two weeks remaining, Kenya has secured a strategic financial and technical partnership with Azerbaijan to support the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2).<\/p>\n<p>The agreement, signed in Nairobi, will see Azerbaijan, through the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA), support the successful delivery of the Forum.<\/p>\n<p>The move reinforces Kenya\u2019s role as a continental hub for urban policy, dialogue and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>AUF2, hosted in partnership with the African Union, is expected to convene policymakers, city leaders, urban planners and development partners from across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>It seeks to advance practical solutions for inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the signing ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, said: \u201cIn less than two weeks, Nairobi will bring Africa and the world together and through this partnership, we are ensuring that the conversations we start here continue globally in Baku. That continuity is what will drive real change for our cities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor Kenya, this is also an opportunity to showcase the progress we are making in housing, urban renewal and sustainable city development, while learning from global partners and scaling solutions that work for our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The partnership comes at a pivotal moment as Kenya continues to position itself at the centre of conversations shaping the future of African cities, amid rapid urbanisation and growing demand for sustainable infrastructure and housing.<\/p>\n<p>Sultan Hajiyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kenya, underscored the shared ambition between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNairobi and Baku are connected in purpose. The discussions at the Africa Urban Forum will naturally feed into the World Urban Forum, creating a shared platform where Africa and the global community can learn from each other and act together,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration establishes a strategic link between AUF2 and the World Urban Forum (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku from May 17\u201322, positioning the two gatherings as complementary platforms advancing global urban dialogue and action.<\/p>\n<p>Azerbaijan will be represented at AUF2 by a high-level delegation led by Anar Guliyev, national coordinator of WUF13 and chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation will include senior government officials, representatives from the State Support Agency for NGOs and private sector players, reflecting a multi-stakeholder approach to urban transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The Second Africa Urban Forum builds on the outcomes of the inaugural forum held in Addis Ababa in 2024 and is expected to culminate in the Nairobi Declaration.<\/p>\n<p>The declaration will articulate Africa\u2019s common position on housing and human settlements, while showcasing locally driven solutions, innovation and partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The Africa Urban Forum is a significant event aimed at addressing urbanization challenges across the continent. The inaugural forum in Addis Ababa in 2024 set the stage for future discussions on housing and sustainable urban development. As urbanization accelerates in Africa, forums like AUF2 are crucial for fostering dialogue among policymakers and stakeholders to create resilient cities that meet the needs of growing populations. This partnership with Azerbaijan highlights Kenya&#8217;s commitment to being a leader in urban policy and sustainable development initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">           Find more news and analyses on           <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span>           on the           <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span>           website         <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Kenya has established a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan to support the upcoming Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) in Nairobi. This collaboration aims to enhance urban policy discussions and showcase Kenya&#x27;s advancements in sustainable city development, while also linking AUF2 with the World Urban Forum in Baku. Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. 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