Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, a significant role in fostering peace across the continent.

• Martin Kimani, previously Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York (2020-2024), brings extensive experience in conflict prevention and resolution.
• The appointment is to the United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations.
• Kimani succeeds Ghana’s Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee and will focus on preventing conflicts, supporting peace processes, and promoting lasting peace in Africa.

Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed the new United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, marking a significant international role for Kenya.

• Kimani brings over 25 years of experience in international relations, peace, and security.
• He previously served as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 2020 to 2024.
• This appointment enhances Kenya's representation in senior international institutions, bolstering its contribution to global peace and security efforts in Africa.

Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed the new United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa. The appointment was announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday, September 14.

• Martin Kimani brings 25 years of experience in international relations, peace, and security.
• The appointment is within the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations.
• Kimani previously served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 2020 to 2024.