UN Statement on Kenya Elections
The United Nations welcomes the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) initiative to have dialogue with representatives of Jubilee and National Super Alliance (NASA) to discuss the preparations for […]
October 2017
September 2017
72nd Session of the UN General Assembly general debate concludes
The VIP session of this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded on 25 September, after all 196 representatives spoke at the marble podium in the past week.
General Assembly opens 72nd session with focus on the world’s people
The United Nations General Assembly opened its 72nd session on 12 September 2017, with an emphasis on striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable […]
Press release: Humanitarian Partners Appeal for $106 Million to Respond to the Deteriorating Drought Situation in Kenya
Humanitarian partners in Kenya today (07 September 2017) appealed for US$106 million to scale-up their response to the most urgent and lifesaving needs resulting from the egregious effects of […]
August 2017
Calls for zero targeting of civilians in conflict situations characterize World Humanitarian Day commemorations in Nairobi
Every year, thousands of aid workers, children, civilians and journalists fall victim to violence perpetrated in conflict situations. This year’s World Humanitarian Day commemorations in Nairobi to campaign […]
Statement of the UN Secretary-General on the presidential election in Kenya
The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Kenya for their peaceful participation in the presidential elections. The Secretary-General takes note of the results of the presidential election in Kenya, and […]
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the eve of the 8 August 2017 general elections in Kenya
The Secretary-General has been closely following developments pertaining to the electoral process in Kenya, and he has remained in regular contact with the relevant political leaders and other key […]
Lieutenant General Leonard Muriuki Ngondi of Kenya Appointed Force Commander, African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Leonard Muriuki Ngondi of Kenya as Force Commander for […]
UN in Kenya: Message of Condolences to the family of Late Chris Msando and IEBC
The United Nations in Kenya extends its deepest condolences to the Family of Mr. Christopher Msando and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) following his sudden demise […]
July 2017
Nelson Mandela International Day- 18 July
Every year on 18 July — the day Nelson Mandela was born — the UN asks individuals around the world to mark Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July) by […]
