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May 11, 2026
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Ruto: UN Nairobi expansion will position city as global diplomacy and conferencing hub

Ruto: UN Nairobi expansion will position city as global diplomacy and conferencing hub

President William Ruto says expansion of the UN Office in Nairobi and a Sh143 billion infrastructure upgrade will position Nairobi as a global hub for diplomacy, conferencing and international cooperation...

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President William Ruto announced the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, aiming to establish the city as a global hub for diplomacy and conferences. This initiative is bolstered by a significant government investment in Nairobi's infrastructure.

  • $1.1 billion (KSh143 billion) is being invested in Nairobi's infrastructure upgrade.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres.
  • The expansion includes a new Assembly Hall and a completed office block, with the new facility set to host up to 9,000 people and achieve energy neutrality by 2029.

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