UN opens Sh43.8bn expanded Kenya office
Guterres says Africa must secure its rightful share in the IMF and World Bank quotas...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres officially opened and broke ground for the expanded United Nations complex in Nairobi on Monday, May 11, 2026. The project aims to bolster Nairobi's role as a global hub for multilateral diplomacy.
- The expansion project is valued at $340 million (Sh43.8 billion), increasing conference capacity to 7,000 people.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, with calls for justice for the Global South.
- Calls were made for Africa to secure a greater share in global institutions, including permanent seats on the UN Security Council and fairer quotas in the IMF and World Bank.
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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.
