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… He spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the expanded United Nations Office at Nairobi Assembly Hall, Gigiri, alongside UN Secretary-General António Guterres. …
Ruto, UN chief Guterres break ground for expanded UNON Assembly Hall in NairobiCapital News
… Guterres is also scheduled to join President William Ruto in presiding over the groundbreaking and official launch of a major expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri. …
Guterres in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit, Sh44bn UNON expansionCapital News
… During the visit, Guterres will join President William Ruto in presiding over the groundbreaking and official launch of a major expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri. …
UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Visit Kenya for Major UNON Expansion Launch in NairobiThe Standard
… While in Kenya, Guterres is also scheduled to join President Ruto in presiding over the groundbreaking and official launch of a major expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in Gigiri. …
Why UN chief Antonio Guterres is in NairobiCitizen Digital
… The Gigiri project, approved by the United Nations member states in December 2023, would cost $340 million (nearly Ksh.43.8 billion). …
President Ruto, UN SG Guterres to inaugurate Ksh.43.8B Nairobi expansion projectCapital News
… During the visit, Guterres will join President William Ruto in presiding over the groundbreaking and official launch of a major expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri. …
UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Visit Kenya for Major UNON Expansion Launch in NairobiCapital News
… As the only UN Secretariat headquarters in the Global South, UNON has seen a steady expansion of mandates, personnel, and global functions, with more than 4,000 personnel and 88 UN offices currently based at the Gigiri complex. …
$340 Million UN Nairobi Expansion Signals Global Shift Toward Africa, Says UNON Ahead of Guterres Kenya visitThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe United Nations is undertaking one of its largest infrastructure investments in Africa, with Sh44 billion earmarked for the expansion of its Nairobi headquarters in Gigiri, marking a major upgrade of its global presence outside traditional UN hubs. …
Guterres to visit Kenya as UN invests Sh44bn in major Nairobi Hq expansionCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a temporary water supply interruption affecting several residential and commercial areas in the city following a major pipeline burst in Gigiri. …
Kilimani, Westlands among areas affected as Nairobi Water announces supply interruptionCapital News
… In a notice, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said the disruption was caused by a burst along the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline at Gigiri. …
Nairobi Faces Water supply disruption After Gigiri Pipeline DamageNairobi's Rosslyn Riviera Mall, built in 2017 with eco-friendly design along Limuru Road, has grown occupancy from approximately 30 per cent to 88 per cent and now attracts about 5,000 daily visitors through focus on sustainability, community, and curated retail experiences.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's Rosslyn Riviera Mall, built in 2017 with eco-friendly design along Limuru Road, has grown occupancy from approximately 30 per cent to 88 per cent and now attracts about 5,000 daily visitors through focus on sustainability, community, and curated retail experiences.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT, a dollar-denominated real estate investment trust, was oversubscribed by 3 per cent, raising Sh4 billion against a subscription offer of Sh3.9 billion, reflecting investor appetite for hard-currency returns as the shilling faces pressure. The fund will list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 29 and expects to pay investors an annual return of about 8 per cent in dollars.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya has committed Sh140 billion toward the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, complementing Sh44 billion invested by the UN, and that the government has allocated USD 1.1 billion for infrastructure upgrades around the Gigiri diplomatic enclave.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives in Gigiri launched a manhunt after six armed motorcycle riders robbed a family at gunpoint outside Yohanna Car Bazaar along Kiambu Road in Nairobi. The attackers, riding three motorcycles, stole two mobile phones and cash from the victims.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has allocated about Sh140 billion to support the expansion of United Nations offices in Nairobi, with the UN contributing Sh44 billion, as part of a broader Sh140 billion investment to modernize the Gigiri diplomatic enclave's infrastructure. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government views the expansion as both a strategic diplomatic achievement and an economic opportunity to elevate Nairobi's global status.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A middle-aged woman was arraigned before Principal Magistrate Irene Thamara at Milimani Law Courts and charged with preparation to commit a felony under Section 308(1) of the Penal Code. She was arrested on May 31, 2026, in Westlands with housebreaking implements including crowbars and screwdrivers, and the prosecution opposed her bail release, citing her as a flight risk and serial offender linked to complaints from multiple police stations.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide public participation process on proposed Universities (General) Regulations, 2026, in collaboration with the Commission for University Education. The draft regulations seek to strengthen governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and oversight across the country's higher education sector, including provisions for establishment and accreditation of universities, approval of academic programmes, quality audits, and regulation of collaborations involving foreign institutions.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi's growing housing shortage is spurring eco-focused mixed-use developments as investors respond to rising demand for accommodation in high-end suburbs like Gigiri, Westlands and Kilimani. Kenya's housing deficit stands at more than two million units, with Nairobi accounting for a significant share due to its role as the country's commercial and diplomatic hub.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, UN Secretary General António Guterres argued that Africa remains underrepresented in the global multilateral system and produces solutions to global risks like climate emergencies, yet continues to be sidelined.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that Kenya is investing $1.1 billion (KSh143 billion) to upgrade Nairobi's infrastructure in support of the United Nations Office expansion, including roads, street lighting, river regeneration, ICT security, and a UN One-Stop Shop, positioning Nairobi as a hub for global diplomacy and conferencing.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General António Guterres broke ground for the expansion and modernisation of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, which Ruto said will position Nairobi as a premium hub for conferences and exhibitions. Kenya is investing $1.1 billion in support of Nairobi's infrastructure upgrade, including roads, street lighting, river regeneration, and ICT systems.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
António Guterres has arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026, a two-day gathering co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. Over 30 African Heads of State and Government are expected to attend, with discussions focused on sustainable development, economic cooperation, innovation, and Africa's transformation agenda.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri, which will modernise facilities and increase conference capacity from 14 to 30 rooms and delegate capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026, a high-level forum co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the continent's development agenda, sustainable development, economic cooperation, and innovation. While in Kenya, Guterres is also scheduled to attend the groundbreaking of a UN Office expansion project in Gigiri, estimated at about Sh44.2 billion.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and United Nations Secretary General António Guterres will inaugurate the UN's Nairobi Expansion Project in Gigiri, a $340 million initiative approved by UN member states in December 2023 that includes upgrades to conference facilities and office blocks at the UN headquarters.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in Gigiri, designed to modernise facilities and boost the city's role as a global diplomatic hub.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
The United Nations is making a nearly $340 million infrastructure investment in Africa, expanding its Nairobi office into one of the UN's most significant global hubs. Secretary-General António Guterres will join President William Ruto on Monday for the groundbreaking of a new conference facility and inauguration of modern office buildings, replacing aging structures from the 1970s.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
The United Nations is undertaking one of its largest infrastructure investments in Africa, with Sh44 billion earmarked for expansion of its Nairobi headquarters in Gigiri. UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya next week to join President William Ruto for the groundbreaking of a new conference facility and inauguration of modern office buildings, positioning Nairobi as the third-largest UN hub globally after New York and Geneva.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced a temporary water supply interruption affecting residential and commercial areas including Westlands, Kilimani, Lavington, and others, following a major burst on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline at Gigiri. The utility said repairs are underway and water supply is expected to resume by 6:00 AM on Saturday, May 2.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A burst along the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline has disrupted water supply across multiple Nairobi areas including Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, and Kibera. Repair works by Athi Water Works Development Agency and Nairobi Water are underway, with supply expected to resume by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →