United Nations General Assembly — multilateral body that adopts resolutions on climate obligations, international security contributions, and global policy matters.
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… Nashon Kondiwa made the commitment on Monday during the 2026 High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Improving Global Road Safety at the UN Headquarters in New York. …
NTSA outlines tougher road safety drive at UN amid rising pedestrian deathsThe Standard
… WYSD, established by the United Nations General Assembly on July 15, 2014, and first observed in 2015, highlights the critical importance of equipping young people with essential skills, including technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital competencies, to enhance employ …
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitivenessCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 — The President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock has warned that the United Nations’ deepening liquidity crisis is threatening peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance, and development programmes worldwide. …
UN General Assembly President warns of deep UN liquidity crisis threatening global aid and peacekeepingCapital News
… Speaking on Wednesday after hosting the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, at the Harambee Annex in Nairobi, Kindiki said Kenya is positioning itself to host more UN agencies as part of the global body’s expansion in the count …
Kenya Fully Supports UN Expansion Project in Nairobi, DP Kindiki SaysThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSupkem Secretary in Homa Bay County Abdul Masud and pupils of Homa Bay Primary School during tree planting in a programme dubbed Back to School with a Seedling. [James Omoro, Standard] The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a landmark resolution d …
UN declares climate protection a legal obligation under international lawCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 — The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution welcoming the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States’ legal obligations regarding climate change, with 141 countries — including Kenya — voting in favour …
141 Countries Including Kenya Back UN Resolution on Climate Obligations as US, Russia OpposeCapital News
… China maintained that Taiwan’s participation in international organisations, including the World Health Organization, must be handled in accordance with the One China principle as enshrined in United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and World Health Assembly Resolution 25 …
Kenya Reaffirms One China Policy After WHO Assembly Rejects Taiwan Observer Bid for 10th Straight YearCitizen Digital
… ition period' as presidential mandate ends without deal By AFP May 16, 2026 06:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly …
Somalia declares 'transition period' as presidential mandate ends without dealCitizen Digital
… During the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ruto demanded reforms that would provide at least two permanent seats with full rights – including the power to veto – and two additional nonpermanent seats. …
Guterres champions for Africa’s voice in the UN, removal of global obstaclesCapital News
… Murkomen conveyed greetings from President William Samoei Ruto and reaffirmed Kenya’s solidarity with Haiti, noting that the deployment was inspired by a call for global cooperation made at the United Nations General Assembly in 2023. …
Kenya Ends Haiti Security Mission as Final Police Contingent WithdrawsKenya's National Transport and Safety Authority has backed a United Nations roadmap to reduce global road deaths and committed to tougher domestic traffic enforcement, as the country continues to record between 4,000 and 5,000 road deaths and more than 20,000 injuries annually, with pedestrians and motorcyclists accounting for the majority of fatalities.
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Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority has backed a United Nations roadmap to reduce global road deaths and committed to tougher domestic traffic enforcement, as the country continues to record between 4,000 and 5,000 road deaths and more than 20,000 injuries annually, with pedestrians and motorcyclists accounting for the majority of fatalities.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15 since 2015, highlights the importance of equipping young people with technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills to enhance employability and drive sustainable economic growth. The day reminds governments, industries, and educational institutions to prioritise skills development to address the growing mismatch between youth skills and labour market demands.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock has warned that the UN's deepening liquidity crisis is threatening peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance, and development programmes worldwide, citing unpaid assessed contributions from member states and declining voluntary funding from key donors.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring that protecting the environment from greenhouse gas emissions is a strict legal obligation under international law, endorsing a World Court ruling that governments are legally responsible for climate-change-related damage. The decision shifts the approach from voluntary targets in agreements like the Paris Agreement to binding legal responsibility aligned with international law.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution welcoming an International Court of Justice advisory opinion on States' legal obligations regarding climate change, with 141 countries including Kenya voting in favour, while the US, Russia, Belarus, Iran, Israel, Liberia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen voted against.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has reaffirmed its adherence to the One China Policy after the 79th World Health Assembly rejected Taiwan's proposal to participate as an observer for the tenth consecutive year. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei said Kenya "associates itself unequivocally with the One China Policy," while China's Foreign Ministry said the repeated rejection reflected broad international support for the One China principle.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Somalia's government declared the country in a "transition period" after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term ended Friday without an agreement with the opposition on holding elections. Talks between government and opposition, facilitated by British and U.S. diplomats, failed to reach a compromise.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his push for fair representation of African countries in the multilateral system, arguing that Africa has demonstrated potential in clean energy, digital innovation, peacebuilding, and economic transformation, but is held back by global obstacles including unjust borrowing costs and debt burdens.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has officially ended its deployment to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission, with 730 police officers withdrawn. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praised the 18-month operation for reducing gang violence, restoring public services, and enabling a peaceful transfer of power in February 2026.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →