UN Secretary-General Message for the International Women's Day
"When the doors of equal opportunity are open for women and girls, everyone wins. Equal societies are more prosperous and peaceful – and the foundation of sustainable development." — António Guterres
UN deputy chief: Strong food systems can deliver progress for everyone, everywhere
In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food systems and advancing sustainable development, setting the stage for the upcoming fourth UN Food Systems Summit.
Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launched in Uganda
In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine from Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus, and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial, in an emergency. This is the first trial to assess the clinical efficacy of a vaccine against Ebola Sudan virus disease.
Ambitious Commitments at the Historic Mission 300 Energy Summit aim to Transform Africa’s Energy Sector
At the historic , African heads of state and government, joined 1,000 business leaders, and development partners in Dar es Salaam to spark collective action on one singular goal: to expand access to...
Holocaust Survivor Calls for Peace and Respect at UN Nairobi Remembrance Event
With unwavering resolve and a message of hope, Holocaust survivor Mr. Lyonell Fliss urged humanity to embrace peace and mutual respect during the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, held at the 51³Ô¹Ï Office at Nairobi (UNON).
The UN is accepting Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize Nominations!
Launched by the UN General Assembly in June 2014, this prestigious honorary acknowledges individuals who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity, by promoting the purposes and principles of the 51³Ô¹Ï...
UNON Celebrates Chinese New Year with Grand Festivities
The 51³Ô¹Ï Office at Nairobi (UNON) hosted a vibrant celebration to mark the Chinese New Year, led by its Director-General, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura. The event, held at the UNON conference facilities, brought together over 500 distinguished guests, including members of the Diplomatic Corps,...
UN Secretary-General's Statement on Official Confirmation of 2024 as the Hottest Year
Today’s assessment from the is clear: Global heating is a cold, hard fact. We have just endured the hottest decade on record – with 2024 topping the list, and likely to be the first calendar year with a global mean temperature of more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
The Secretary-General Message for New Year 2025
Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find. Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement. Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust.
And today I can officially report that we have just endured...
Connectivity for everyone is key to Africa’s growth and prosperity
Bridging the current digital divide requires a combination of policy and regulatory interventions, matched with meaningful investment. We live in a world where more and more people are digitally connected.
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.
Kenya Editors Guild and UN Information Service Convene to Advance UN Global Principles for Information Integrity
Key stakeholders from Kenya’s media, civil society, government, and academia convened in Nairobi to strategize on implementing the UN Global Principles for Information Integrity.
Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
The Brazilian government, the 51³Ô¹Ï 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.