Cities are on the frontline of nearly every global challenge we face, but they must also be at the centre of our strategy to solve them.

Insightful discussion w/ Raphael Obonyo shedding light on the crucial role of urban planning in fostering sustainable cities.

Read it below⤵️

Thank you Nation Africa for publishing article based on my conversation with Acting Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Michal Mlynár, on why urban planning is key to sustainable cities, and why urbanisation is critical to Sustainable Development Goals. And UN Summit of the Future

Fruitful meeting with Saudi Arabia Ambassador, Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Salman. Strengthening partnership between Saudi Arabia and African countries will be good for both sides

🗞️ Read my perspective in today’s Nation Africa

Policy expert on decisions Kenya should make to achieve manufacturing ambitions

Farah Emara is co-founder and CEO of tech platform FreshSource that serves the entire fresh food value chain, in 11 cities in Egypt. She spoke to me for Africa Renewal, UN about her journey. See link; un.org/africarenewal/…

Given the tragedy that engulfs our country now, a country of rumours and ethnic divisions, it is a good idea to immediately set up a Commission of Inquiry that has robust public participation. An Inquiry that is seen as a cover up is unacceptable.

We deeply mourn the death of Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, Francis Ogolla after a helicopter crash. He devoted his life to serving the country and for that we’ll always be grateful. We send our thoughts to his wife and their children

I write in the Africa in Fact why Africa must prioritise the fight against corruption. Read here africainfact.com/africa-must-pr…

🗞️ Read my Opinion in today’s Nation

Lessons from the Senegal poll for young Africans

Very productive meeting and exciting conversations with the UN Assistant Secretary General and Ag Executive Director of UN-Habitat Michal Mlynár

🗞️ Read my Opinion in today’s BusinessDaily:

How Sakaja Arthur Johnson can make Nairobi work for everyone

My views published in today’s Nation Africa, on the need for leaders to be selfless

It was such a pleasure to speak with Boardroom Banter Podcast 🙏🤗
An incredible platform for African stories and learning by young Africans 👏👏👏

It was exciting to host Trio Mio at Tambua Koch, a young musician on his path to stardom. He electrified the crowd and inspired upcoming artists. What also stood out was his amazing personality and big heart-he donated basket balls to Koch Team. He is an incredible…

Interesting article: Senegal poll offers hope to frustrated young Africans

Congratulations Ousmane Sonko on being named Prime Minister of Senegal. People, not only in your country but in Africa and around the world, are inspired by your unbreakable will. We wish you well!

Happy birthday dear mama. Your light shines brightly in our memories & your legacy blooms like the trees you so passionately planted. You are deeply missed & your spirit remains a guiding force for us all. Today, we celebrate you and your everlasting impact 💚 #Feminist …

I'll be live on Radio Maisha tomorrow morning to talk about #SlumUpgradingProgram . I hope you'll join the conversation. #AffordableHousing #Decentlivelihood
Teddy Warria, Mwende Munuve, Raphael Obonyo, Radio Maisha

It was a pleasure to take part at the launch of study conducted by the PASGR and Mastercard Foundation, on African Youth Aspirations and Resilience. “There is need to help youth secure dignified employment”