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.

Kenya's National Treasury is in talks with the China Development Bank (CDB) for additional funding to boost infrastructure projects across the country.

• The discussions, held on Tuesday, September 15, focused on securing funds for roads, water, and connectivity initiatives.
• Key individuals involved include Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo and CDB Executive Vice President Wang Peng.
• The talks also explored opportunities for cooperation in SME development, digital transformation, manufacturing, and tourism.

Kenya has presented 13 priority infrastructure projects to global investors at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, seeking long-term financing and broader participation.

• The portfolio includes major transport, energy, water, irrigation, and technology development projects slated for market engagement in FY2026/27.
• Key projects include the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba Road, Konza cloud expansion, Digital Media City, Kibuka Falls Hydropower and Irrigation Dam, and the Dongo Kundu Power Plant.
• Director General of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate, Kefa Seda, is leading the delegation, highlighting Kenya's commitment to mobilizing capital through PPPs and the forthcoming National Infrastructure Fund.