Kisumu City Manager, Abala M. Wanga, participated in a high-level side event on “From Vision to Bankable Urban Transformation” during the ongoing Africa Urban Forum, alongside H.E. Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o. The session focused on financing integrated housing and river corridor regeneration in African cities.
The event, moderated by Abel Omanga, featured key urban development leaders, including Anton Cartwright, Dr.-Ing. Eshetayehu Kinfu Tesfaye, Babati Mkaethi, and Evelyne Otieno, who shared insights on sustainable urban development.
During the event, the City Manager received a report from the City Climate Finance Gap Fund on flood proofing and greening of Auji Creek in Kisumu City, outlining strategies for climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable investment.
The engagement provided a platform for knowledge sharing, partnership building, and accelerating inclusive and resilient urban development in Kisumu City.
