Media Accreditation

Media outreach is essential to successfully fulfilling the United Nations information centre's core function of communicating information about the work of the United Nations to governments, civil society and the world at large. UNIC manages press accreditation on behalf of all United Nations entities for media events, conferences and seminars held in the country and it maintains a roster of accredited journalists.

As part of its media outreach, UNIC offers advice and support for other UN offices and Programmes working in the country. It helps design information strategies, organizes press conferences, disseminates timely information for the media and facilitates field visits for journalists who want to cover UN activities in the area.

Accreditation Process for the UN in Nairobi

Correspondents already possessing a valid United Nations grounds pass for Nairobi or New York will not need additional accreditation for the meeting. All others should make arrangements to receive UN accreditation.

1. Download the Accreditation Form .
2. Present the completed form, together with a letter of assignment, one form of valid ID (e.g., press card, work ID, driver's license, passport) and proof of media affiliation to Ms. Janice Mbugua, UNIC Nairobi, (tel. +254-20-7623798,e-mail janice.mbugua@unon.org).
3. You will need to contact Ms. Mbugua at least 24 hours ahead of time in order for UNIC to arrange for your initial access to the Gigiri UN complex. Failure to do so may well cause delays.