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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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.
