In a September 24, 2026 update, Guo said the United Nations should remain at the centre of international cooperation, with countries relying on dialogue and consultation to deal with global challenges.
By Chrispho OwuorKimani takes up the position with 25 years of experience in international relations, peace and security and multilateral diplomacy, spanning government, regional organisations, the United Nations and the private sector
By Chrispho OwuorThe warning comes as the world marks the International Day to Protect Education from Attack on Wednesday, September 9, with UNESCO calling for stronger measures to ensure that schools remain safe spaces even during war and other crises
By Chrispho OwuorThe appeal comes ahead of the seventh Review Conference of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), due to take place in November in Geneva.
By David AbonyoThe agency's latest assessment, released on Wednesday, shows that Central and South America, the Caribbean and southern Africa are likely to face the greatest hardship as changing weather patterns disrupt rainfall and crop production. Parts of South and South-East Asia are also expected to receive less rainfall than normal, increasing the risk of poor harvests and food shortages for farming communities.
By Bradley BosireSouth Africa is carrying out one of its biggest crackdowns on undocumented migrants in years, following weeks of anti-immigration protests that have seen violence, intimidation and looting.
By Samuel OtienoAl Jazeera said it "strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing" of its correspondent Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in a strike on a central Gaza home on Saturday.
By Samuel OtienoThe annual observance on March 15 was established by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight the importance of respect for religious diversity and human rights and to counter discrimination and hatred against Muslims.
By Samuel OtienoThe appointment was announced on March 6, 2026, by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who selected the Kenyan official to lead the Vienna-based offices. Juma will succeed Ghada Fathi Waly of Egypt, whom the UN chief commended for her dedicated service.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe approval followed a report by the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, which found Mama Ida suitable for the post.
By Bradley BosireThe decision follows a political agreement reached by the EU Foreign Affairs Council on January 29 and was formally adopted by the Council on Thursday.
By Bradley BosireThe United States has formally left the World Health Organization after 78 years, citing disputes over COVID-19 and funding, raising concerns about global disease surveillance and future pandemic response.
By Chrispho OwuorAmb. Osman said Somalia's election to the council and its assumption of the presidency "symbolizes Somalia's commitment to strengthening multilateralism."
By Samuel OtienoThe country is set to hold presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections, with more than two million registered voters expected to cast their ballots. The vote comes amid heightened political debate following constitutional amendments earlier this year that removed presidential term limits, opening the way for President Faustin-Archange Touadera, who has been in office since 2016, to seek another term.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported that last month, over 100,000 Gazans were under IPC Phase 5, the most extreme level of food insecurity, labelled as “catastrophic conditions” for households.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the UN statement, Salih was instrumental in Iraq’s reconstruction and economic recovery following the 2003 conflict. His experience in governance and diplomacy is expected to guide his leadership at the UN Refugee Agency.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBeyani said his visit to Kenya from December 15 was prompted by reports of systematic and targeted attacks against protected civilian populations across Sudan, which he said are protected under both the Genocide Convention and the Geneva Conventions.
By Bradley BosireUNHCR teams say more than 60,000 civilians have already fled towards Tawila, about 80km away, as fear rises and reports of executions and abuse emerge. Eujin Byun from the UN refugee agency said new arrivals are sharing distressing testimonies of rape and other atrocities, while aid workers struggle to offer them food, shelter and medical care.
By Rose AchiengUN Special Rapporteur, Mary Lawlor’s first letter, sent on October 1, 2024, sought the government’s response to claims of arbitrary arrests, detentions, and deportations of human rights defenders and activists who were part of demonstrations against the controversial Finance Bill 2024. The communication also questioned the use of excessive force by police when protesters stormed Parliament on June 25, 2024.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe award was presented on Friday during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the United Nations at the UN Office in Nairobi. Widely acknowledged as Kenya’s Father of Sign Language, Prof Ndurumo has been instrumental in creating and promoting the Kenyan Sign Language (KSL), which is now used nationally and has spread to neighbouring countries, including South Sudan.
By Rose AchiengFigures released by the UN show that 148,000 South Sudanese have crossed into Sudan, 50,000 into Ethiopia, another 50,000 into Uganda, 30,000 into the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 25,000 into Kenya. This new wave of displacement adds to the 2.5 million South Sudanese already living as refugees in neighbouring countries. Within South Sudan, at least two million people remain displaced, while the country also shelters more than half a million refugees who fled the war in Sudan.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe report, which assesses conservation trends over the last decade, shows a worrying decline in the number of sites with a positive conservation outlook. Only 57 percent of sites are now considered to be in good condition, down from 62 percent in 2020. Biodiversity-rich regions have been hit hardest, with many species facing new or worsening threats.
By Ann NyamburaThe two countries last fought between 1998 and 2000 over the border town of Badme, a conflict that claimed tens of thousands of lives. Although Abiy mended ties with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki after taking office in 2018, that alliance has since fractured, particularly following disputes linked to the peace deal that ended the Tigray conflict in 2022.
By Ann NyamburaSince the war began with Hamas's attack inside Israel on October 7, 2023, Israel's counteroffensive has killed more than 66,000 Palestinians, according to figures from Gaza’s health ministry, considered reliable by the UN.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new GSF will comprise 5,500 police and military officers supported by a UN Technical Office tasked with providing logistical support and mobilizing resources
By Bradley BosireThe government began shutting down high-speed internet connections to some provinces earlier this month to prevent "immorality", on the orders of shadowy supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
By Rose AchiengThe new mission is set for an initial period of 12 months, although exact deployment timelines have not yet been disclosed. The MSS mission is scheduled to expire on Thursday, October 2.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Indian Ocean island nation, one of the poorest globally, has a long history of popular uprisings since independence in 1960, including the 2009 mass demonstrations that toppled then president Marc Ravalomanana.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal - the UK, France and Germany - activated the so-called "snapback" mechanism, accusing Iran of "continued nuclear escalation" and lack of co-operation.
By Rose AchiengOpening his remarks, Netanyahu displayed a map labelled “The Curse,” which he said illustrated the influence of Iranian proxy groups across the region.
By Maureen Kinyanjui