Call to build thriving Cities and urban areas
By Dickson Odhiambo
May 27, 2024
Call to build thriving Cities and
urban areas
Counties
have called for building a thriving Cities and Urban areas across the country.
The Council
of Governors now says Cities and urban areas are engines of
growth and innovation, but they also face complex challenges.
The Chairperson lands, Housing and Urban Development Committee at the
Council of Governors in the Council of Governors Prof Anyang Nyong’o says there
are a number of key areas when building thriving cities and urban areas across
the country.
Speaking in Kisumu today during a meeting for building thriving cities
and urban areas, Governor Nyong’o said infrastructure and sustainability is key
and there is commitment to investing in clean energy, green building practices
and resilient infrastructure.
Nyong’o who is also the Kisumu Governor says another one is affordable
Housing and Transportation.
He says the other one is Physical and Land Use Planning where there is commitment to prepare, approve
and implement Physical and Land Use Plans.
“Economic Opportunity and Equity is another area and
there is commitment
from this meeting to creating inclusive economic opportunities, fostering
innovation, and bridging the digital divide as well as Liveable
Municipalities and Cities where there is also commitment to prioritizing
public health, safety, and social services to create vibrant communities,”
Nyong’o says
Others also include Sustainable Development Goals
with Commitments
towards implementation, tracking and reporting on the progress of
implementation through Voluntary Local Reviews.
Urban Financing: Pursue the National Government and Parliament
to establish a National Urban Development Fund and Commit to ensuring the
Cities, Municipalities and urban areas are funded by the County Governments as
well as Human resource and staffing
with commitment to engage my colleagues at the Council of Governors to recruit, engage, equip, and train
professionals to support better governance of our urban areas.
The Chairperson lands, Housing and Urban Development Committee at the
Council of Governors in the Council of Governors Prof Anyang Nyong’o says
building thriving cities and urban areas requires collaboration with all the
stakeholders.
“Partnerships
across sectors: public, private, and civil society—are essential. We must
leverage technology, embrace innovation, and demonstrate bold leadership for
long-term success. Through shared experiences and collaboration, we can find
innovative solutions and build a brighter future for all Kenyans,” Nyong’o
says.
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