Call for applications for Digital Innovation Hubs!
DigiKen, short for Digital Platforms Kenya, is a transformative 36-month initiative led by the UN and a consortium of partners including the Government of Kenya through the The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy.
UN Secretary-General COP29 Closing Statement
COP29 comes at the close of a brutal year 鈥 a year seared by record temperatures, and scarred by climate disaster, all as emissions continue to rise. Finance has been priority number one.Developing countries swamped by debt, pummelled by disasters, and left behind in the renewables revolution, are in desperate need of funds.
Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
The Brazilian government, the United Nations and UNESCO are joining forces to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation campaigns that are delaying and derailing climate action.
Africa leading in next-gen drone technology trials
Rwanda and Kenya are emerging as key hubs for testing drone technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity, disaster response, border control, healthcare and agriculture.
Africa鈥檚 Green Momentum: A call for action at COP29
At COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continent鈥檚 untapped potential and the urgent need for investment and reforms
UN Secretary-General Message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we reaffirm our commitment to press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide.
PRESS RELEASE: A Kajiado Wind Farm Awarded United Nations Person of The Year
A Kenyan power generating company; Craftskills Wind Energy International Limited has been honored with the 2024 United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year Award.
The UN Secretary-General Message: UN Day 2024
"The United Nations was built by the world, for the world." 鈥 Ant贸nio Guterres
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge welcomed as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in Nairobi
On 9 October 2024, a welcome ceremony for UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Eliud Kipchoge took place at the United Nations Complex in Nairobi. The special event gathered more than 200 participants, including representatives of the Republic of Kenya, members of sports federations, United Nations staff, and the press.
PRESS RELEASE:United Nations adopts ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance
World leaders yesterday (22 September 2024) adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to adapt international cooperation to the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow.
Making the 鈥楶act for the Future鈥 a Pact for 国产AV : Op-Ed by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga
In his op-ed "Making the 'Pact for the Future' a Pact for 国产AV", UN SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga advocates for global peace, and emphasises the urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world. Drawing from United Nations Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres鈥 policy briefs 鈥Our Common Agenda鈥 .......