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 António 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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Ruto, UN Chief Launch Nairobi UN Expansion - May 2026
President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the expansion and modernization of the United Nations Office at Nairobi on May 11, 2026, reinforcing the city's status as a global diplomacy hub. The project, valued at Sh43.8 billion, aims to bolster Nairobi's role as a global hub for multilateral diplomacy. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed Nairobi as a critical pillar of global multilateralism during the launch. President Ruto announced the expansion would position Nairobi as a global hub for diplomacy and conferences, bolstered by significant government investment in infrastructure. Additionally, Kenya and France partnered in advancing the digital economy to drive cross-border trade and create opportunities for African youth.
