Her Worship Vraie Cally Balthazaar, Mayor of Colombo, accompanied by the Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya, Ms. Ruvini De Silva, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Governor of Nairobi City County, Hon. Njoroge Muchiri, today.
During the meeting, the Mayor of Colombo and the Deputy Governor engaged in productive discussions on common urban challenges faced by both cities, including solid waste management, the maintenance of drainage and sewerage systems, and the provision of urban housing. They exchanged views on best practices and explored opportunities for knowledge sharing and cooperation between Colombo and Nairobi in addressing these critical issues.
The discussions also underscored the importance of adopting inclusive and consultative approaches to urban planning and development. Both sides emphasized the need to actively engage communities and stakeholders in decision-making processes to ensure sustainable, resilient, and people-centred urban growth.
The courtesy call further reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Kenya and highlighted the potential for enhanced collaboration between the two cities in promoting effective urban governance and sustainable development.
