Topic: UN
Free park access for Kenyans on Saturday as nation marks UN world tourism week
Sep 24, 2024 at 09:40 AM
Kenyans will enjoy free entry to the country's game reserves and parks on Saturday as part of the United Nations World Tourism Week celebrations....
Nairobi joins global fight against air pollution with Breathe Cities initiative
Sep 09, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Nairobi is set to make a groundbreaking stride in its fight against air pollution. On Wednesday, the city will officially launch the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative, a collaborat...
Medic East Africa 2024 seeks to address emerging regional healthcare challenges
Jun 19, 2024 at 08:58 PM
Over 250 exhibitors and 8,000 professionals from more than 30 countries are preparing to convene at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from September 4th t...
Tetra Pak charts course for sustainable future in 25th Sustainability Report
Jun 10, 2024 at 10:43 AM
In a significant move coinciding with the United Nations’ World Environment Day, Tetra Pak has unveiled its 25th Sustainability Report, outlining the progress made in its ambitio...
KURA announces temporary closure of UN-Avenue as rising waters engulf road
May 06, 2024 at 09:08 PM
Residents of Runda woke up to an unexpected disruption on Monday as the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the closure of UN-Avenue due to rising water levels following h...
Kenyans in diaspora offered innovative dollar bond to fuel Kenya's growth
Feb 05, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Kenyans abroad will have a unique opportunity to invest in their homeland's economic transformation with the launch of a novel dollar bond initiative....
Safaricom joins UN's Forward Faster Initiative to boost sustainable development goals
Sep 25, 2023 at 05:14 PM
In an earnest commitment to advancing global sustainability efforts, Safaricom, one of Kenya's leading telecommunications companies, has officially joined the United Nations Global...
Ruto calls on international community to address barriers to realisation of SDGs
Sep 20, 2023 at 12:52 PM
President William Ruto, while co-chairing the United Nations General Assembly Sustainable Development Goals dialogue, emphasized the urgent need for the international community to ...
Ruto jets out to the U.S. to strengthen tech ties and address global issues
Sep 13, 2023 at 09:03 PM
President William Ruto departed the country on Wednesday evening for a significant visit to the United States, showcasing Kenya's commitment to technological innovation and its rol...
Kenya set to sign pact with Russia in a bid to boost prevailing trade volumes
May 29, 2023 at 06:14 PM
President William Ruto has expressed concerns over the relatively low volume of trade between Kenya and Russia, despite the immense potential for growth....
Ruto urges African leaders to leverage green energy for industrial hub growth
May 18, 2023 at 12:02 PM
President William Ruto has issued a challenge to African leaders, urging them to harness the abundant green energy resources available on the continent in order to position Africa ...
William Ruto calls for political leadership to drive stability in troubled DRC
Feb 17, 2023 at 08:31 PM
President William Ruto has called for political leadership in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to drive stability in the country....
Ruto lauds Ethiopia, Tigray Regional Government for signing peace accord
Nov 02, 2022 at 11:55 PM
President William Ruto has commended the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray Regional Government for signing a peace agreement....
Ruto rescinds Sahrawi State recognition after president attended his inauguration
Sep 15, 2022 at 07:53 PM
Kenya does not recognise the existence of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) state....
Kenyan administrator Sanda Ojiambo secures senior appointment at the UN
Apr 22, 2022 at 10:15 AM
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Sanda Ojiambo of Kenya as Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Global Compact. ...
Kenyan George Wachira appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Eswatini
Apr 15, 2022 at 04:13 PM
The United Nations Secretary-General United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Kenyan George Wachira as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Eswatini, ...
UNON issues traffic advisory on UN Avenue for entire week
Feb 28, 2022 at 01:13 PM
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) has issued a traffic advisory to UN Avenue users warning of heavy and continuous traffic delays expected along in the area from Monday t...
Uhuru condoles with Beth Mugo’s family following passing of her husband
Feb 03, 2022 at 05:42 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta has condoled with the family of Senator Beth Mugo following the demise of her husband Ambassador Nicholas Muratha Mugo....
UN headquarters cordoned off by NYPD in standoff with lone gunman
Dec 02, 2021 at 11:46 PM
There was an incident in New York City involving a lone gunman and police that caused massive delays and traffic as police dealt with the situation....
Al-Shabaab suicide bomb attack leaves 8 dead and 17 others injured in Mogadishu
Nov 25, 2021 at 01:52 PM
deadly explosion has been reported in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu in the early hours of Thursday....