Kenya bets big on UN expansion as Gigiri upgrade project takes shape

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ms. Annalena Baerbock on June 10, 2026. [DPCS]

Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to position Nairobi as a premier global diplomatic hub, announcing a multi-billion-shilling investment to support the expansion of United Nations offices in the country.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government has allocated about Sh140 billion to support the ongoing United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) expansion project, in addition to a Sh.44 billion contribution from the UN itself. He also revealed that Kenya has invested about Sh140 billion in domestic infrastructure to modernise the Gigiri diplomatic enclave.

He made the remarks on Wednesday in Nairobi during a courtesy call by the President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ms. Annalena Baerbock.