Congratulatory messages pour in for Monica Juma after appointment to top UN role
Ambassador Dr. Monica Juma has received congratulatory messages from political leaders and government officials following her appointment as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNO..
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Kenyan leaders, including President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have extended congratulatory messages to Dr. Monica Juma following her appointment to senior roles within the United Nations.
- Dr. Monica Juma has been appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV).
- Key figures, including President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, praised her dedication and extensive public service record.
- Dr. Juma has over three decades of experience in public service, holding numerous high-level positions in various Kenyan government bodies.
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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 AntĂłnio 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.
