Musalia Mudavadi announced new instruments to support climate resilience in vulnerable urban communities across Africa.
Mudavadi outlines three BCRUP instruments to mobilise climate finance for vulnerable urban communities as Kenya presses for affordable development funding.
Kenya has unveiled a framework to mobilise climate finance for vulnerable urban communities across Africa.
The initiative places housing, poverty reduction and resilient infrastructure at the centre of Kenya’s climate agenda.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced three instruments during Kenya’s participation in the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
He said the initiative aims to turn international partnerships into practical climate solutions.
Three Tools Target Urban Resilience
The package forms part of the Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) initiative.
It includes a governance structure, operational framework and resource mobilisation strategy.
It also includes a Green Climate Fund-supported regional readiness project in Africa.
In addition, Kenya launched the BCRUP–Joint SDG Fund Project.
Together, the instruments seek to attract financing for communities facing climate and development challenges.
Meanwhile, Kenya signed a Host Country Agreement for the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa East African Regional Office.
The agreement will establish the regional office in Nairobi.
Kenya Pushes for Climate Financing
Kenya also used UNGA engagements to promote Africa’s climate priorities ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
The country currently coordinates the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change.
Kenya has also pushed for affordable, long-term development financing for developing countries.
Officials have argued that local-currency financing could reduce borrowing pressures on developing economies.
The financing campaign covers infrastructure, education, health, energy and industrialisation.
Kenya Expands Investment Partnerships
Beyond climate issues, President William Ruto held talks with Aliko Dangote and African Finance Corporation President Samaila Zubairu.
The discussions covered a proposed East African refinery in Kenya and a possible AFC regional office in Nairobi.
Kenya also signed a 2026–2030 Country Partnership Programme with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.
The programme has about $750 million in associated investment opportunities.
These opportunities cover manufacturing, technology transfer, industrial investment, enterprise development and employment.
AI and Diaspora Platforms on Agenda
Kenya also pursued partnerships in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and data governance.
The engagements included cooperation with Stanford University’s Emerging Markets Working Group.
Kenya also signed a Joint Declaration on Responsible AI, Research and Innovation with Anthropic.
Additionally, officials advanced plans for a Kenya Diaspora Investment and Participation platform.
The proposed digital platform would connect Kenyans abroad with investment, county projects, professional opportunities and business ventures.
Mudavadi said implementation would now determine how these international commitments translate into investment, jobs and technology transfer.
