Monica Juma appointed new UNODC Executive Director and Director-General of the UN Office at Vienna.
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 6 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appointed Monica Kathina Juma as Executive Director of the United - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Monica Kathina Juma as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV).
- Monica Kathina Juma, Kenya's current National Security Adviser, will succeed Ghada Fathi Waly.
- She brings extensive experience from various senior roles in Kenyan government ministries, including Energy, Defence, and Foreign Affairs.
- Her previous diplomatic roles include serving as Kenya's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.
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Monica Juma appointed new UNODC Executive Director and Director-General of the UN Office at Vienna - March 2026
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Monica Kathina Juma as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). This appointment makes Dr. Juma the third highest-ranking official in the UN system. She previously served as Kenya's National Security Advisor to President William Ruto and held cabinet positions including Cabinet Secretary for Defence and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Kenyan leaders, including President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have extended congratulatory messages following her appointment to these senior roles within the United Nations.
