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“As we mark the 80th anniversary of the UN, we are reimagining how we work..how we deliver..how we lead. We do so, recognizing the role of Kenya & Africa.’’ @antonioguterres In Kenya & across Africa, there is determination, dynamism & talent to advance sustainable development.

The new 1,600-seat UN Assembly Hall in Nairobi is a signal of that shift. Part of the $340M UNON upgrade, it will expand delegate capacity from 2K to 9K & strengthen Africa’s platform in global diplomacy & development. shorturl.at/VFJTu

President @WilliamsRuto echoed the call, stressing that the global financial system must reflect Africa’s realities. That means fair lending structures, more financial space & affordable financing to drive long-term economic transformation, a clear shift of doing things.

UN SG @antonioguterres & President @WilliamsRuto broke ground of the new Assembly Hall at #UN offices in Nairobi. As the only UN HQ in the Global South, the $340M expansion will strengthens 🇰🇪’s role as a hub for multilateral, diplomacy & climate action. shorturl.at/VFJTu

Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) treats severe malnutrition in children, and 9 in 10 children who receive it make a full recovery. #RUTF has helped millions of children recover, but many more still need help. Start monthly giving. help.unicef.org/esaro/save-chi…

“Africa is not waiting..Africa is moving.. Africa is leading.”@antonioguterres Speaking at the #AfricaForwardSummit, the SG called for international systems that give Africa the representation it deserves. He stressed the need for greater partnership to unlock Africa’s potential

As the 2030 deadline fast approaches, the call is clear: We must move beyond fragmented efforts toward a more unified & efficient model of development.   "With only 17% attainment of the SDGs & less than 5 years to go..it cannot be business as usual." Amb.@eelekaale @JointSDGFund

When Mombasa sleeps, the humanitarian pipeline doesn’t In Q1, WFP Mombasa’s supply chain ran 24/7, moving food where it was needed most without missing a beat. By the numbers: ✅ 860 MT wheat milled ✅17,000 MT sorghum moved ✅5,900 MT shipped No delays. No compromises. Just delivery when it matters most.

#HappeningNow on @citizentvkenya @antonioguterres @ODG_UNON @UnKenya @UN_News_Centre @KenyaMissionUN @UNEP

What’s next for the UN & what does it mean for 🇰🇪 & Africa? Tonight at 9PM EAT on @citizentvkenya, UN SG @antonioguterres joins @YvonneOkwara for an exclusive one-on-one conversation on the future of the UN, today’s global challenges & 🇰🇪’s role on the international stage.

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@FAO through @EUAmbKenya funded project: Building opportunities for refugees & host communities' self-reliance in Kakuma &Kalobeyei distributed slaughterhouse personal protection equipment- gumboots, coveralls, aprons, helmets etc to improve food safety through proper handling

Follow this link; news.un.org/en/story/2026/… where the United Nations shares information on the UN Secretary-General's key messages during his official Mission to Kenya.

UNDP is supporting public service excellence in 🇰🇪by enhancing digital & AI skills. Today, we signed an MoU with @PSCKenya to expand collaboration in empowering public servants with the skills needed to accelerate service delivery & digital transformation across government. 💡✨

At Kaawoyi Irrigation Water Pan Nduwimena Emerine tends her piece of land under @EUinKenya funded project; "Building opportunities for refugees & host communities' self-reliance in Kakuma and Kalobeyei". She grows Okra, sweet potatoes & cassava for her family of 4.

“Now I hope to run my best time and reach the final.” Perina Nakang is among refugee athletes competing in Ghana alongside Abdifatah, Dario, Solomon and Kun Waar Liam. For refugee athletes, sport can open pathways to opportunity, confidence and self-reliance.

🇰🇪🇫🇷🇹🇿🇷🇼🇨🇮🇪🇬🇨🇫🇰🇲🇲🇷🇱🇾🇱🇸🇿🇲🇬🇳🇳🇬🇱🇷🇸🇳🇹🇩🇧🇼🇲🇺🇬🇭🇲🇿🇲🇬🇪🇹🇲🇦🇸🇿🇸🇹🇹🇳🇺🇳 This week, @WHO joins African leaders, partners and the international community at the #AfricaForwardSummit. The summit brings together Heads of State and Government, development partners and UN leadership, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to discuss shared priorities for Africa’s future. 📆 11-12 May 2026 📍 Nairobi, Kenya

Leaders meeting at the Africa Forward Summit including the United Nations Secretary-General @antonioguterres today shared reflections on the need for reforms in global governance and in the global financial architecture to include Africa's concerns.