Kenyan diplomat Dr. Martin Kimani has been appointed to a senior leadership role at the United Nations, serving as the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa.

• Dr. Martin Kimani, Kenya's former Permanent Representative to the UN, brings 25 years of experience to the position.
• He will oversee key aspects of the UN's political, peacebuilding, and peace operations work in Africa.
• His appointment follows his significant tenure at the UN, including serving as President of the Security Council in October 2021.