UNON Observes Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 at Serah’s Vision Children’s Home, Nairobi
The United Nations Office at Nairobi, led by the Deputy Director of United Nations Information Service, Newton Kanhema, and Office of the High Commissioner of The Republic of South Africa to Kenya, led by Her Excellency Salome Zulu-Baloi marked this year's Nelson Mandela International Day by taking part in the 67-minute service initiative at Serah’s Vision Children's Home in Sunrise Phase II Estate, Donholm.
Independent International Scientific Panel on AI Launches Preliminary Report on AI Opportunities, Risks and Impacts
The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence today officially released its Preliminary Report, delivering the first global, independent scientific assessment of AI opportunities, risks and impacts. This initial work from the Panel provides a foundational evidence base to inform global policy ahead of its first comprehensive report in 2027.
The 80th President of The UN General Assembly Visits UNON
The 80th President of the UN General Assembly, Ms. Annalena Baerbock today embarked on a two-day official mission to Nairobi, Kenya where she highlighted the important role of the United Nations to Africa.
UN General Assembly elects Bangladesh’s Rahman as next president
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session on Tuesday after defeating Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus in a closely contested vote, positioning himself to steer the world body through a pivotal year marked by intensifying global crises, UN reform efforts and major leadership transitions.
Kenya’s Fallen Peacekeepers to be Honoured as UN Marks International Day of Peacekeepers
The United Nations will honour two Kenyan peacekeepers among 68 military, police and civilian personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, as the world marks the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 5 June 2026.
UN Headquarters to Observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 5 June
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers will be observed around the world to pay tribute to all women and men serving in UN peacekeeping, and to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace. The UN Headquarters will observe the Day on Friday, 5 June.
Strengthening Peacekeeping through Inclusion: Women in Field Medical Assistance
In recent years, efforts to make peacekeeping more inclusive have gained momentum, yet a persistent gender gap remains, particularly in technical areas such as field medical support. In United Nations peace operations, gender parity is not only a matter of representation but operational effectiveness.
Guterres highlights Africa’s leadership in speech to summit in Nairobi
Africa continues to advance and demands investment at scale, justice in global systems, and partnerships grounded in respect, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.
UN launches major Nairobi expansion as Guterres highlights Africa’s growing global role
The United Nations on Monday launched a major expansion of its Nairobi headquarters, with Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto marking what officials described as a significant milestone for the Organization’s presence in Africa.
PRESS RELEASE : UN’s $340 Million Nairobi Investment Signals Global Shift Toward Africa
The United Nations is making one of its largest-ever infrastructure investments in Africa since its inception besides peacekeeping, with Secretary-General António Guterres expected in Kenya next week to oversee a nearly USD 340 million expansion of its Nairobi headquarters.
AI in advertising risks fuelling information crisis, UN warns
With spending on advertising topping $1 trillion a year worldwide, the United Nations on Wednesday highlighted the untapped power of major brands to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence, warning that a failure to act could deepen a global information integrity crisis.
32nd International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda commemorated in Nairobi
More than 700 people including a genocide survivor, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Government officials, the Rwanda diaspora in Kenya, students and UN staff met on the 7th of April, 2026 at the United Nations Offices at Nairobi to mark The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi in Rwanda under the theme, “Remember, Unite, Renew.â€