Author - Guru Maajabu

Taking oath of office, António Guterres pledges to work for peace, development and a reformed United Nations

Guru Maajabu2016-12-14T10:33:27+00:00

Sworn in today as the ninth and next United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres pledged to reposition development at the centre of the Organization’s work and ensure that the UN […]

December 12, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Base Violence: Anti-FGM Meeting, Kajiado

Guru Maajabu2016-12-01T17:16:47+00:00

More than 5000 people gathered at Enkorika, Kajiado County on 25 November 2016 to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against gender violence marked globally. The […]

November 25, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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UNDAF Annual Review Meeting at State House Nairobi

Guru Maajabu2016-11-04T12:09:18+00:00

UN team led by the Resident coordinator, Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee joined Development partners and the Government of Kenya at Statehouse on 02 November 2016.

November 2, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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Tegla Loroupe Wins the 2016 UN Person of the Year Award in Kenya

Guru Maajabu2016-11-01T12:54:38+00:00

Ambassador Tegla Chepkite Loroupe is the winner of the 2016 UN Person of the Year award.
This recognition is as a result of her efforts in getting refugees to […]

October 26, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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Opening ‘Africa Week’ at UN, Ban highlights importance of partnerships with and for the continent.

Guru Maajabu2016-10-12T13:24:35+00:00

Noting the socio-economic progress made by African countries and their centrality in major sustainable development discourses, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for continued support to the continent, […]

October 10, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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Chatterjee Appointed to Lead UN in Kenya

Guru Maajabu2016-09-01T11:07:33+00:00

Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee, has been appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya where he will lead and coordinate 25 UN agencies in the country. He will also serve as […]

September 1, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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TICAD VI

Guru Maajabu2016-08-25T18:09:02+00:00

TICAD stands for “Tokyo International Conference on African Development.” It was launched in 1993 to promote high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and development partners. The sixth TICAD will […]

August 25, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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Negotiators At UNCTAD14 Reach Consensus, Strengthen UNCTAD Work Programme

Guru Maajabu2016-07-25T14:50:54+00:00

Negotiators applauded on Friday after reaching agreement on the Nairobi consensus, the Maafikiano, setting UNCTAD’s work programme for the next four years after long discussions including two sleepless nights.

July 22, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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‘Time to massively reinforce UN action’ on South Sudan, Ban says ahead of Security Council meeting

Guru Maajabu2016-07-12T16:59:11+00:00

“This is the time to massively reinforce UN action. When a Government cannot or will not protect its people, and when warring parties seem more intent on enriching and […]

July 11, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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UN rights office condemns killing of Kenyan human rights lawyer

Guru Maajabu2016-07-09T00:07:49+00:00

The United Nations human rights office today condemned the killing of Kenyan human rights lawyer Willie Kimani, his client JosphatMwenda, and their taxi driver, Joseph Muiruri, on 23 June, […]

July 5, 2016 News and Events 0 Comments

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