This archive report was first published on 2 November 2021.
Kenya is gearing up to host the 9th edition of the Africities Summit in Kisumu city from May 17th to 21st, 2022. The summit is expected to attract foreign investors and showcase the country's successes in economic and political decentralization.
Delegates from the National Government and Kisumu County government recently toured Luxor city in Egypt to attend the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) North Africa Caucus. The caucus was a crucial step in mobilizing maximum delegates to the forthcoming Africities Summit.
Devolution Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter led the Kenyan delegation, which included Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o. In his address to the caucus, CS Keter assured the UCLGA of Kenya's readiness and preparedness to host the summit.
'The commitment of delivering a successful summit next year is the major focus of the President of the Republic of Kenya as we wade through the difficult stage of coronavirus pandemic,' said CS Keter.
Prof. Nyong'o used the platform to mobilize delegates from the five regions of UCLGA across Africa to attend the upcoming Africities convention. He assured the delegates that Kisumu city, with the support of the national government, had put forth planning strategies to deliver the most memorable summit ever held.
'We have made tremendous progress in our preparation journey despite the hiccups caused by Covid 19 pandemic. I assure you that the Government of Kenya and Kisumu City are ready for a summit that will go on record as the most memorable Africities gathering,' Prof. Nyong'o affirmed.
The summit will offer Kenya an opportunity to showcase its successes in economic and political decentralization as well as the vast investment opportunities which could be exploited by both local and foreign businessmen.
