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May 11, 2026
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Ruto, UN SG António Guterres to commission the expansion of UN’s offices

Ruto, UN SG António Guterres to commission the expansion of UN’s offices

President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General António Guterres are expected to commission the USD 340 million expansion of a major new conference facility and inauguration of modern office buildings at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)...

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President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will commission the USD 340 million expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), transforming it into a major global hub.

  • The expansion includes new climate-resilient office blocks and upgraded conferencing facilities, increasing seating capacity for delegates from 2,000 to 9,000.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, alongside the Director-General of UNON, Mrs Zainab Hawa Bangura.
  • This significant investment positions Nairobi as the third largest UN global hub after New York and Geneva, reflecting Kenya’s longstanding support for multilateralism.

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