Ruto meets UNON DG Bangura over facility upgrade

In Summary

• "We welcome the decision by the United Nations to break ground for its ultra-modern, expanded complex in Nairobi."

• In September during the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Ruto committed more land for the facility.

by SHARON MWENDE

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02 November 2022 - 21:00

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President William Ruto with the DG UNON Zainab Bangura and other leaders pose for a photo at the State House on November 2,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

President William Ruto on Wednesday hosted the Directo General of the United Nations Office Nairobi (UNON) Zainab Bangura at the State House.

President William Ruto and DG UNON Zainab Bangura at the State House on November 2,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

Ruto said Bangura briefed him on the progress of the proposed UN facility, pledging the country's support.

"As a member of the global community of nations, Kenya will play its part in bringing this project to life," he said.

"We welcome the decision by the United Nations to break ground for its ultra-modern, expanded complex in Nairobi."

President William Ruto in a meeting with the DG UNON Zainab Bangura and other leaders at the State House on November 2,2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/TWITTER

The facility will include a 9,000-capacity conference centre and state-of-the-art offices.

In September during the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Ruto committed more land for the facility.

"In keeping with its strong commitment to multilateral institutions, Kenya has made available more land for the UNON to facilitate the upgrading of its complex," he said while delivering his speech.