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

With other high-level delegates, PR @HE_IdaOdinga joined H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Deputy President who, recalling the landmark Sustainable Blue Economy Conference hosted by Kenya in 2018, reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to Ocean conservation and sustainable ocean governance.

Congratulations @Monica_Juma_ ! Indeed, "international civil service is, above all, a commitment to people"

Amb/PR @HE_IdaOdinga joined PR of China @AmbGuoHaiyan and @ZainabHawa of @ODG_UNON in today's commemoration where she emphasised the importance of crossing divides in dialogue for win-win midpoints in the interest of posterity through education, culture and supportive governments

A warm reception for The President of the UN General Assembly, Ms. Annalena Baerbock @UN_PGA . Pictures below show The #UNGA President Annalena with members of the Diplomatic Corps in Kenya. ▶️▶️Africa is a leader in multilateralism. #UN80 #BetterTogether

𝐔𝐍 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Her Excellency Ms. Annalena Baerbock, has arrived in Kenya for a two-day official visit. The visit comes at a significant moment as the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the only United Nations headquarters in the Global South, undergoes expansion and modernization in support of the UN's broader objective of becoming a more agile, decentralized and representative organization. During her stay, H.E. Baerbock is expected to hold consultations with senior Government of Kenya officials on matters of mutual interest, including multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, global governance reforms and the role of the United Nations in addressing emerging global challenges. Upon arrival, the President of the United Nations General Assembly was received by Amb. Njambi Kinyungu, Deputy Director-General for Multilateral Affairs at the State Department for Foreign Affairs; Zainab Hawa Bangura of Under-Secretary General & the Director-General of the United Nations Office Nairobi (UNON); Amb. Ida Odinga, Permanent Representative of Kenya to UNON and UNEP; and Amb. Susan Nakhumicha, Permanent Representative of Kenya to UN-Habitat. The visit reaffirms Kenya's position as a key hub for multilateral diplomacy and highlights the strategic importance of Nairobi as a global centre for the United Nations system and international cooperation.

Siku njema huonekana Alfajiri. A remarkable journey brings Hon. Justice Njoki Ndungu @NjokiNdungu_LJ, Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya @Kenyajudiciary into a befitting candidature for Judge of the International Criminal Court for the period 2027-2036. x.com/Kenyajudiciary/status/…

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐒 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 africaforwardsummit.go.ke #AfricaForward

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

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.

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.

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.