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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 15, 2026
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Martin Kimani named UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced Kimani’s appointment to the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, a significant role in fostering peace across the continent.
- Martin Kimani, previously Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York (2020-2024), brings extensive experience in conflict prevention and resolution.
- The appointment is to the United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations.
- Kimani succeeds Ghana’s Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee and will focus on preventing conflicts, supporting peace processes, and promoting lasting peace in Africa.
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