KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳

Official X account of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

Hearty welcome to our new Head of Mission, H.E Idah Betty Odinga @IdaOdinga

[Office of the Director-General, UNON @ODG_UNON]

Amb. Dr. Ida Betty Odinga @IdaOdinga presented her credentials to UNON Director-General @ZainabHawa as Permanent Representative of #Kenya to the United Nations Office at Nairobi and @UNEP.

We warmly welcome her and extend our congratulations on her appointment.

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

Kenya and China continue to promote multilateralism and strong people to people relations. Amb/PR @IdaOdinga and PR @AmbGuoHaiyan of @ChineseEmbKenya today explored opportunities to advance this including the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations @UN_Nairobi 10 June.

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

Am/PR @IdaOdinga held talks with PR of India to UNEP @AdarshSwaika1 on cooperation in tackling global environmental challenges including through implementation of UNEA-7 resolutions on AI, AMR & wildfires, and Kenya's 15B by 2032 & India's plant4mother tree-planting initiatives.

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

At UNGA, Kenya voted with 140 other states to affirm the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of states in respect to climate change. @ForeignOfficeKE @KenyaMissionUN @Kmunep

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

The PR of the UK to UNEP & UN Habitat, @edwardabarnett and DHC @KenyaMissionUK called on the PR, @IdaOdinga. They agreed to pursue consultations on addressing global environmental crises under the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership Framework, including through strengthening UNEP HQ.

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

Also in the meeting was the Director-General of NEMA @NemaKenya where the meeting explored areas of collaboration in maintaining the momentum of environmental action at both national and international levels.

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

The Permanent Representative @IdaOdinga held consultations with the PS, @Eng_F_Ngeno, State Department for Environment and Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke on the work and calendar of events under the environment and climate change docket.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

The modernisation and expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi is a powerful expression of inclusivity, geographical balance and the universality of the United Nations system.

To complement the modernisation of the UN campus, we are investing $1.1 billion in complementary support for Nairobi’s infrastructure upgrade, including roads, street lighting, regeneration of the Nairobi Rivers, ICT systems security, and the operationalisation of the UN One-Stop Shop.

This investment affirms Nairobi’s role as the UN’s headquarters in the Global South, a centre of international diplomacy, and a symbol of international cooperation.

Additionally, we are modernising the Bomas Convention Complex to strengthen Kenya’s position as a hub for international conferencing.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Broke ground for the construction of the expanded United Nations Office at Nairobi Assembly Hall, Gigiri, and inaugurated the new United Nations Office block alongside UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres.

[State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya @ForeignOfficeKE]

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂��� 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭
In less than a week, Nairobi becomes the centre of the world's most important global conversation. What exactly does the #AfricaForward Summit set out to achieve?
🎤 Watch as Hon Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, breaks down the agenda driving Africa's most important diplomatic gathering of 2026.

11–12 May 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya
More at https://t.co/BUXf8cR2pn

#AfricaForward

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

What does it take to build a summit agenda that reflects Africa’s own priorities?

For months, our team at the State Department for Foreign Affairs has worked together with our colleagues from France and other continental and global partners to ensure that the 7 thematic pillars at the heart of this Summit are fully shaped by Africa’s own strategic development agenda and priorities.

The result is a summit where we advance discussions on:
⚡Energy transition as a development and industrial agenda
🖥️AI and digital sovereignty as a co-creation partnership
🏦Reform of international finance as a matter of equity and access
🌊Blue economy as a frontier of strategic opportunity

This establishes our continent as a shaper of the agenda, and our global partnerships being anchored on mutual benefit. @ForeignOfficeKE @FranceinKenya

#AfricaForward #AfricaForward2026

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

Amb. Dr. @IdaOdinga held talks with Amb. Henriette Geiger @EUAmbKenya on the Kenya-EU cooperation in UNEP including in the implementation of UNEA-7 resolutions. They also agreed on the importance of a grassroots reach of the UN and Nairobi's active role in the UN80 initiative.

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

H.E Lt Gen (Rtd) Peter Kakowou Lavahun, PR of Sierra Leone and Chair of the African Group, paid a courtesy on Amb. Dr. @IdaOdinga this week. They underscored the value of strategic partnership within the African Group in steering global environmental matters within the UN system.

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

H.E Mr. Sultan Hajiyev, PR of Azerbaijan and Chair of the UNEP Committee of PRs, paid a courtesy call on Amb. Dr. @IdaOdinga where they acknowledged the good relations between Kenya and Azerbaijan and highlighted the importance of continued partnership and collaboration.

[Kenya in UK 🇰🇪🇬🇧 @KenyaMissionUK]

📽️ A moment of pure pride, joy and honour!

Kenyans in London celebrate Sabastian Sawe’s historic sub-2 marathon (1:59:30)... “𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯.”

Literally “𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘢.”

@ForeignOfficeKE @Diaspora_KE @MusaliaMudavadi @SingoeiAKorir @MMakoloo @FCDOMattBaugh @UKinKenya

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[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

Amb. Dr. @IdaOdinga received Amb. @Nakhumicha_S of @KPM_UN_Habitat for a courtesy call. They discussed opportunities for execution of their mandates within the intersection of environmental sustainability & sustainable urban development in Kenya's role as host to the UN.

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

At the 173rd @UNEP CPR, Amb/PR @IdaOdinga delivered remarks on behalf of the G77 + China, calling on UNEP to ensure that science-based decision-making was accompanied by real tech transfer to developing countries and strengthening statistical capacity to manage environmental info

[KENYA Mission to UNON+UNEP🇰🇪🇺🇳 @Kmunep]

Amb. Dr. Ida Betty Odinga today paid a courtesy call on UN-USG, Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP as the Permanent Representative sets off in guiding Kenya's permanent representation to UNEP. She assured of Kenya's commitment to supporting and strengthening the UNEP HQ

[Musalia W Mudavadi @MusaliaMudavadi]

Received a comparative study report on the administration of diplomatic privileges and immunities across UN duty stations, a key step in strengthening Kenya’s position as a leading global diplomatic hub.

We will leverage these insights to align with international best practices, enhance service delivery to the diplomatic community, and reinforce Nairobi’s role as the only UN Headquarters in the Global South.

As the UN continues to expand its presence in Nairobi, these reforms will streamline processes, improve efficiency and further position Kenya as a preferred destination for diplomacy and multilateral engagement.

I have directed all relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies to move with speed and clear timelines towards implementation, including preparations for the first Diplomatic Conference on privileges and immunities in June 2026.

I commend the inter-agency team led by Amb. Daniel Wambura, alongside key institutions including the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Kenya Revenue Authority, State Department for Immigration, Kenya Airports Authority, NTSA and the Diplomatic Police Unit.

Present were Dr. Ida Odinga, Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP, Chief of Staff Joseph Busiega, Amb. Josphat Maikara, Director General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs, Ms. Evelyn Cheluget, Director General for Immigration, Dr. Rose Koros, Manager, JKIA, and Dr. Resila A. Onyango, Commandant, Diplomatic Police Unit, among other senior officials.

[Musalia W Mudavadi @MusaliaMudavadi]

Welcomed Dr. @IdaOdinga, Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to United Nations Environment Programme, for a courtesy call.

I congratulated Mama Ida as she takes up this important role, serving as the key link between Kenya and the UN’s environmental arm here in Nairobi. Her leadership will be central in advancing Kenya’s voice on global environmental policy, strengthening our push for sustainable development, and reinforcing our position as host to @UNEP.

We also had a forward-looking discussion on how we continue to deepen Kenya’s partnership with the United Nations, particularly as it expands its footprint in Nairobi. This includes positioning our capital as a leading logistics and humanitarian hub, alongside the establishment of new global offices for @UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund, and UN Women.

As we scale this presence, we are equally focused on improving the welfare and working environment for the UN and the broader diplomatic community in Kenya, ensuring Nairobi remains a premier global hub.