United Nations

Also known as: U.N. · UNAMA

International organization where Kenya advances agendas on peace, security, climate, and reforms; recently appointed Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani as Africa assistant secretary-general.

2026-04-252026-09-22

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July 2026
30 JulThe Standard
… The United Nations condemned the death of "at least one protester". National dialogue The opposition postponed a day of national action planned for July 22 against the change to the constitution after the government announced the organisation of a national dialogue. …
Tshisekedi faces uncertain path to a third term
30 JulThe Standard
… Last month was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since April 2022, as Moscow ramped up its long-range strikes on towns and cities across Ukraine, according to the United Nations. …
Russian strikes kill at least 8, wound more across Ukraine
29 JulCitizen Digital
… The United Nations condemned the death of "at least one protester". The opposition has not yet officially reacted to the Constitutional Court's decision. …
DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi faces uncertain path to a third term
29 JulCitizen Digital
… Last month was the deadliest for Ukraine civilians since April 2022, according to the United Nations, as Russia increased its use of difficult-to-intercept ballistic missiles. …
Zelensky hails 'good' Trump talks on Patriot air defenses
29 JulCitizen Digital
… Nearly three years after the war between Israel and Hamas broke out, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, and Israel continues to regularly target people the military says are militants. - 'No break' in ties - Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, sa …
Netanyahu visits White House for first Trump talks during Iran war
29 JulCitizen Digital
UN alarmed at 'rapidly deteriorating' West Bank By AFP July 29, 2026 12:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference outlining his pr …
UN alarmed at 'rapidly deteriorating' West Bank
28 JulCapital News
… The former Chief Justice also pointed to the United Nations’ assessment placing Kenya among 22 countries facing the highest humanitarian risk from the anticipated weather event. …
Maraga Warns of Humanitarian Crisis if El Niño Preparations Delay
27 JulCitizen Digital
… Netanyahu said he intends to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September. …
Netanyahu revels in removal of 'con job' ICC prosecutor

World & Region

Taliban says Pakistani bombardments kill three in Afghanistan

The News

The Taliban government reported that Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghan provinces killed three people and wounded four in Kunar province, with two additional locations in Paktika province also struck but without casualties. The alleged strikes came after a deadly attack on a Pakistani police headquarters on Friday claimed by a group linked to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Taliban says Pakistani bombardments kill three in Afghanistan
The Taliban government reported that Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghan provinces killed three people and wounded four in Kunar province, with two additional locations in Paktika province also struck but without casualties. The alleged strikes came after a deadly attack on a Pakistani police headquarters on Friday claimed by a group linked to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto launches Kenya Diaspora Investment Platform in New York
President William Ruto unveiled the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform, a digital tool designed to connect Kenyans abroad with investment opportunities and formalise their contribution to national development. The platform was launched during a presidential meeting with Kenyans in the United States, alongside a joint Declaration of Intent signed by the Kenyan Government, the United Nations, and Equity Group Holdings.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

KWS warns that waste disposal choices endanger future generations
The Kenya Wildlife Service has warned that careless waste disposal could damage the environment for future generations as the world marks World Cleanup Day on September 20. KWS urged Kenyans to take greater responsibility for waste they generate, noting that litter and plastics can pollute habitats, block waterways, and reach oceans.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya to advance national agenda at UN General Assembly
President William Samoei Ruto is expected to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where Kenya intends to present a unified position on investment attraction, sustainable development, job creation, and peace while pursuing issues affecting Kenyans and the African continent.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

Death toll from Pakistan police HQ attack rises to 31
An explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in Kohat, northern Pakistan, killed at least 31 people, including 16 police personnel, with more than 100 injured, according to a senior police official.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

Blast and gun attack at Pakistan police HQ kills 16
An explosion and gun attack at a historic police headquarters in Kohat, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on September 18 killed at least 16 people, including five police officers, and wounded 37 more. Pakistan's president blamed a militant group for the attack, in which four attackers were killed during a search-and-rescue operation.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for restraint
Kenya's government condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi movement, warning they threaten regional stability and violate international humanitarian law, and called for immediate cessation of hostilities and protection of maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya condemns missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, civilian areas and sacred sites, saying such attacks breach international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability. The ministry also expressed concern about hostile activity affecting maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, and called for respect for international law and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo opposition rallies against presidential term-limit change
The opposition C64 movement in DR Congo reported one of its supporters dead during an anti-government rally on Tuesday against a planned constitutional change that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term. Clashes between opposition protesters and pro-government gangs broke out in Kinshasa, with police deploying tear gas, though no official death toll has been released.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

Fiji declares national HIV emergency as diagnoses surge
Fiji has declared a national HIV crisis, with new diagnoses surging to 2,016 cases in 2025—16 times the level in 2019—and an estimated one in 60 adults now infected. The government said it would expand access to free HIV testing, prevention services, and treatment.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UN warns world's water cycle becoming increasingly unpredictable
The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization reported that Earth's water cycle is swinging between extremes of too little and too much water, with 2025 marking one of the driest years for world rivers in over three decades and glaciers shrinking across all regions, while freshwater storage continues a decade-long decline.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African police investigate eight women's deaths in two months
South African police are investigating the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, with six bodies recovered in the Ekurhuleni municipality in one week. Police have not determined whether the killings were carried out by a single perpetrator, multiple suspects, or copycat criminals, though the discovery has sparked fears that a serial killer or group of killers may be operating in the area.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto to lead Kenya's delegation at 81st UN General Assembly
President William Ruto will attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City, leading Kenya's delegation. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya's key agendas for discussion include Peace & Security, Climate Change, UN Reforms, Artificial Intelligence, and good governance.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

Kenya will hold free and fair elections in 2027, DP Kindiki assures
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured development partners and the international community that Kenya will hold free and fair elections in 2027, reiterating the government's commitment to democracy, rule of law, and constitutional requirements.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as hoax, rejects global guardrails
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected fears that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, calling them a hoax and dismissing global calls for safeguards on the technology. He compared AI warnings to climate change concerns and past Russia investigations, and argued that a "strong and smart president" was the only guardrail needed.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General
Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, succeeding Ghana's Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee. The role places him at the heart of UN efforts to prevent conflicts and support peace processes across Africa and other regions affected by instability.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan diplomat Kimani appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa
Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who previously served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN (2020–2024) and held positions on the UN Security Council, succeeds Ghana's Akyaa Pobee.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saudi Arabia warns of firm response to Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis after a series of attacks using ballistic missiles and drones that wounded 13 civilians in the country's south. The Iran-backed rebels have escalated fighting since July, seizing Yemen's Red Sea coast and targeting Saudi oil infrastructure and military bases.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
UN appoints Kenya's Martin Kimani as Africa assistant secretary-general
Kenya's Martin Kimani has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2020 to 2024, brings 25 years of experience in international relations, peace and security.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

UN chief warns of unprecedented risks from powerful AI systems
The UN rights chief called for urgent action from countries and AI companies to address what he described as "unprecedented risks" posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, warning the world faces "irreversible change" affecting future generations. The warning follows concerns about "superintelligent" systems, including resignations and statements from Anthropic staff expressing fears that AI could escape human control.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 13 September

France apologizes for UN voting criticism of United States
France's UN mission apologized Friday for an online post criticizing how the United States voted during a UN General Assembly meeting, saying the difference concerned one vote and does not undermine the two countries' historical alliance. US officials told AFP they appreciated the statement.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

Anthropic uncovers UAE-linked AI operation targeting Sudan critics
Anthropic said it detected and disrupted a UAE-linked influence operation that targeted the Muslim Brotherhood and UN experts critical of Abu Dhabi's alleged role in Sudan's conflict. The operation used Claude to generate reports, advocacy materials, social media content and testimony on Sudan since April 2023.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

August recorded as hottest month globally, EU monitor reports
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures reaching unprecedented highs and western Europe experiencing its warmest summer. The UN warned that humanity must wean off fossil fuels or the planet will push deeper into uncharted territory.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan protests UN world map depiction of Kuril islands
Japan has asked for revision of a new UN-adopted world map because it shows the disputed Kuril islands (known in Japan as the Northern Territories) in the same colour as Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the Equal Earth cartographic projection, which makes Africa larger while shrinking North America and Europe.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

Roma to wear WFP jersey in Istanbul Champions League match
AS Roma will wear jerseys featuring the World Food Programme logo in their Champions League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday in Istanbul after being banned from displaying their usual sports betting sponsor in Turkey. The one-off jersey carries the message "Together for Nepal" in response to a flash flood triggered by a glacier and rockslide on the China-Nepal border on August 26 that has left at least 1,410 people dead and 5,651 missing.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

Ruto's foreign hawker ban tests Pan-African commitment
President Ruto's directive restricting foreign nationals from low-capital businesses has sparked debate over whether Kenya's Pan-African agenda—which emphasizes open borders and freer movement of people—is being undermined by domestic protectionism.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya urges UN member states to strengthen drug-fighting cooperation
Kenya's UN ambassador, speaking on behalf of the Africa Group at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies in Vienna, called for stronger international cooperation to tackle drugs, warning that synthetic drugs, illicit financial flows, and precursor chemical diversion are complicating enforcement. He noted drug trafficking is increasingly linked to organised crime, corruption, and terrorism, and urged the UNODC to support African countries.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya calls for global unity against drug trafficking and synthetic drugs
At the UN's 33rd HONLEA meeting in Vienna, Kenya urged stronger international cooperation to tackle drug trafficking and the rapid spread of synthetic drugs, warning of growing links between narcotics, corruption, illicit financial flows and terrorism. Kenya also called for better access to controlled medicines for pain management and palliative care, and for UN support in combating substandard and falsified medical products.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
China participates in eight regional fisheries governance organizations
China, one of the world's largest fish consumers, has joined eight regional fisheries management organizations to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and advance global strategies for sustainable fisheries governance.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zetech University launches Master's and PhD programmes in diplomacy
Zetech University has introduced new Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programmes in International Relations and Diplomacy, designed to prepare professionals and scholars to address emerging challenges in global diplomacy including technology, climate change, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →