Nairobi, Dec. 17 -- Kenya has placed a representative in the Pan-African financial institution Shelter Afrique Development Bank, raising its bargaining power as it targets to raise billions of shillings to fund the affordable housing.

Shelter Afrique on Tuesday announced that former Benin Prime Minister, Lionel Zinsou has been elected as its chair of the Board, while Kenya's Tourism Secretary Said Athman Mtwana will be the vice-chairman.

Mr Zinsou replaces Nigeria's Chii Akporji while Mr Mtwana replaces Ahmed Belayat, Shelter Afrique said.

"The elections were concluded during the 149th Meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 December 2025," it said in a statement.

Mr Zinsou is an economist, seasoned investment banker, and former ...