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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Also known as: UNODC

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime — UN agency addressing drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism through international cooperation and technical support for criminal justice systems.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    The forum has been convened by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through the FishNET II Project with support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD).

    EACC Pushes African Nations to Launch Joint Corruption Probes in Fisheries Sector
  3. Citizen Digital

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    Wandayi urges Kenyans to embrace renewable energy in scheme to lower electricity costs
  4. Citizen Digital

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    Wandayi urges Kenyans to embrace renewable energy in scheme to lower electricity costs
  5. June 2026
  6. Capital News

    The three-day conference has brought together delegates from Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan under Phase IV of the Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme implemented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

    DPP Ingonga Urges Joint Horn Of Africa Fight Against Human Trafficking, Migrant Smuggling
  7. The Standard

    The G7 also pledged support for agencies including Interpol, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) to strengthen global counternarcotics efforts.

    G7 leaders launch ports network to curb global drug trafficking
  8. The Standard

    Speaking at the opening session, Monica Juma, executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), said that the foundations of multilateralism are being tested while criminal networks continue to adapt and evolve.She stressed that the CCPCJ remains an esse

    UN officials urge stronger cooperation against evolving criminal threats
  9. May 2026
  10. Capital News

    Monica Juma has officially assumed office as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

    Monica Juma Assumes Office as UN Vienna Chief and Executive Director of UNODC
  11. The Standard

    Juma now heads to the global stage following her appointment by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to serve as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna.

    Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up UN roles
  12. April 2026
  13. Capital News

    In a statement on Wednesday, the KAA said the facility was officially launched by the Border Control and Operations Coordination Committee (BCOCC) and funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

    KAA Launches Joint Operations Centre at Malindi International Airport to Boost Aviation Security
  14. Citizen Digital

    Also present at the airport was the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna, Monica Juma, alongside Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Sing’Oei.

    CS Murkomen receives final contingent of 150 police officers from Haiti
Politics

EACC urges African nations to coordinate fisheries corruption investigations

The News

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called on African countries to establish joint investigation mechanisms, intelligence sharing, and cross-border asset recovery to combat corruption in the fisheries sector. The EACC said stronger regional cooperation among governments and anti-corruption agencies is needed to detect and prosecute corruption while protecting the continent's fisheries resources.

7 July 2026 · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. EACC urges African nations to coordinate fisheries corruption investigations

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called on African countries to establish joint investigation mechanisms, intelligence sharing, and cross-border asset recovery to combat corruption in the fisheries sector. The EACC said stronger regional cooperation among governments and anti-corruption agencies is needed to detect and prosecute corruption while protecting the continent's fisheries resources.

    7 July 2026 · Capital News

Monday 6 July

  1. Energy CS urges renewable energy adoption to reduce electricity costs

    Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has called on institutions to embrace renewable energy to lower the cost of electricity and address power outages. The CS spoke after commissioning a solar-powered hybrid system at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, supported by the European Union and UNODC.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Energy CS urges renewable energy adoption to lower electricity costs

    Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has urged institutions to embrace renewable energy as part of efforts to reduce electricity costs, citing reliability and cost-effectiveness alongside environmental benefits. He made the remarks after commissioning a solar-powered hybrid system at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, a project supported by the European Union and UNODC.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. DPP calls for Horn of Africa cooperation on trafficking

    Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among Horn of Africa countries to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, warning that no single nation can effectively tackle the crimes alone. The call was made at a regional conference in Nairobi bringing together delegates from Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

    23 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 17 June

  1. G7 leaders launch ports network to combat drug trafficking

    Group of Seven leaders, including Kenya as an invited partner nation, have agreed to launch an international ports network and joint action plans to combat global drug trafficking. The G7+ Ports Network will bring together major maritime ports to improve coordination, information sharing and implementation of best practices.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. UN commission urges stronger cooperation on evolving crime threats

    The 35th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in Vienna, with officials calling for stronger international cooperation and more agile criminal justice systems to address complex security threats including organized crime, corruption, cybercrime, and terrorism.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Kenyan diplomat Monica Juma assumes UN Vienna leadership role

    Kenyan diplomat Dr. Monica Juma has officially assumed office as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, with the rank of Under-Secretary-General. She expressed commitment to leading the UN's work in addressing drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism.

    11 May 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes UN roles

    President William Ruto formally said farewell to Monica Juma, Kenya's outgoing National Security Advisor, as she transitions to senior leadership roles at the United Nations. Juma has been appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to serve as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. KAA launches Joint Operations Centre at Malindi airport

    The Kenya Airports Authority has launched a Joint Operations Centre at Malindi International Airport, funded by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, to coordinate security and border management agencies and improve response to emerging threats including terrorism and trafficking.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Final 150 Kenyan police officers return from Haiti mission

    The last contingent of 150 National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under Kenya's Multinational Security Support mission arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday evening, marking the end of Kenya's deployment in the Caribbean nation. The mission has officially transitioned to the Gang Suppression Force.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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