Guterres in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit, Sh44bn UNON expansion
Guterres is also scheduled to join President William Ruto in presiding over the groundbreaking and official launch of a major expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026 and to oversee the expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).
- The UNON expansion project is estimated at USD 340 million (approximately Sh44.2 billion).
- Key figures include UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto, who is co-hosting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
- The summit will discuss sustainable development and economic cooperation, while the UNON expansion will significantly increase capacity, positioning Nairobi as the third-largest UN duty station.
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UN Secretary-General, President Ruto Commission Major UNON Expansion - May 2026
President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General António Guterres commissioned the USD 340 million expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), transforming it into a major global hub. Secretary-General Guterres arrived in Nairobi specifically for the Africa Forward Summit 2026 and to oversee the UNON expansion project. Meanwhile, Kenyan diplomat Dr. Monica Juma officially assumed office as Director-General of UNOV and Executive Director of UNODC, marking a significant appointment for an African official within the UN system.
