Kenya has suffered a major setback after the United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending America's support for 66 organisations, with some linked to Kenya. Trump signed the executive order on Wednesday, January 7, withdrawing from the organisations, agencies and commissions following his administration's review of participation in and funding the entities. Among the affected organisations is the UN Human Settlements Programme, commonly referred to as UN-Habitat, whose headquarters are located in Nairobi. Photo UNThe UN-Habitat primarily supports urban planning, affordable housing, and sustainable urban development. "I hereby direct all executive departments and agencies to take immediate steps to effectuate the withdrawal of the U.S. from these organisations," he added.

Source: Daily Nation January 08, 2026 08:59 UTC