Martin Kimani named UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa - September 2026

Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, marking a significant international role for Kenya. The appointment was announced on Monday, September 14, representing a prominent diplomatic achievement for the country. Ambassador Kimani's role will focus on fostering peace across the African continent. At the same time, Kenya is pursuing strategic infrastructure financing, with the National Treasury in talks with the China Development Bank for additional funding to boost infrastructure projects across the country. Kenya has also presented 13 priority infrastructure projects to global investors at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, seeking long-term financing.