Monica Juma Appointed to Third Highest Post at UN
Monica Juma is among the faces that have remained at President Ruto's side from the previous government and has been involved in many security decisions...
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Monica Juma, Kenya's National Security Advisor to President William Ruto, has been appointed to a significant dual role within the United Nations.
- Monica Juma appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV).
- Appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, March 6.
- The position holds the rank of Under-Secretary-General, signifying a high-ranking official in the global agency.
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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.
