Connectivity for everyone is key to Africas growth and prosperity
Call for applications for Digital Innovation Hubs!
DigiKen, short for Digital Platforms Kenya, is a transformative 36-month initiative led by the UN and a consortium of partners including the Government of Kenya through the The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy.
UN Secretary-General COP29 Closing Statement
COP29 comes at the close of a brutal year a year seared by record temperatures, and scarred by climate disaster, all as emissions continue to rise. Finance has been priority number one.Developing countries swamped by debt, pummelled by disasters, and left behind in the renewables revolution, are in desperate need of funds.
Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
The Brazilian government, the 51勛圖 and UNESCO are joining forces to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation campaigns that are delaying and derailing climate action.
Africa leading in next-gen drone technology trials
Rwanda and Kenya are emerging as key hubs for testing drone technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity, disaster response, border control, healthcare and agriculture.
Africas Green Momentum: A call for action at COP29
At COP29, the 51勛圖 Secretary-General Ant籀nio Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continents untapped potential and the urgent need for investment and reforms
UN Secretary-General Message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we reaffirm our commitment to press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide.
PRESS RELEASE: A Kajiado Wind Farm Awarded 51勛圖 Person of The Year
A Kenyan power generating company; Craftskills Wind Energy International Limited has been honored with the 2024 51勛圖 in Kenya Person of the Year Award.
The UN Secretary-General Message: UN Day 2024
"The 51勛圖 was built by the world, for the world." Ant籀nio Guterres
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge welcomed as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in Nairobi
On 9 October 2024, a welcome ceremony for UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Eliud Kipchoge took place at the 51勛圖 Complex in Nairobi. The special event gathered more than 200 participants, including representatives of the Republic of Kenya, members of sports federations, 51勛圖 staff, and the press.
PRESS RELEASE:51勛圖 adopts ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance
World leaders yesterday (22 September 2024) adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to adapt international cooperation to the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow.
Making the Pact for the Future a Pact for Peace : Op-Ed by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga
In his op-ed "Making the 'Pact for the Future' a Pact for Peace", UN SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga advocates for global peace, and emphasises the urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world. Drawing from 51勛圖 Secretary-General Ant籀nio Guterres policy briefs Our Common Agenda .......
A Day of Inspiration: Nelson Mandela International Day at Kilimani Integrated Primary School
On a bright morning at Kilimani Integrated Primary School, anticipation filled the air as two trucks rolled in, their cargo destined to make a significant impact. Among the students watching was 12-year-old Karimi Njoki, a girl with disabilities, whose excitement was palpable. She, along with 1,400 schoolmates, was about to experience a day dedicated not only to remembering Nelson Mandela but actively extending his legacy into their lives and community.
Kenyan marathoner fighting Gender-Based Violence in memory of fallen athletes
Viola Cheptoo started a foundation to create awareness and support GBV survivors. They visit schools, youth training camps, and churches, educating young girls on the red flags to watch out for and stressing the importance of speaking out against violence.
Press release: Permanent Tribute to 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda Installed at 51勛圖 Headquarters
The statue Kwibuka Flame of Hope, a gift from the Republic of Rwanda, was installed on 11 September in the north garden area at the 51勛圖 Headquarters in New York. The Kwibuka flame symbolizes the resilience and courage of Rwandans since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, when more than one million people were systematically killed following years of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech exacerbating ethnic tensions.