Kenya commits further investments cement Nairobi's position as a global diplomacy hub | Daily Nation
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Kenya commits further investments cement Nairobi's position as a global diplomacy hub | Daily Nation
Summary: Kenya aims to strengthen Nairobi as a global diplomacy hub by expanding the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and inviting more UN agencies to the city. Deputy President Kindiki confirmed a government pledge of about $1.1 billion in domestic resources and Sh140 billion to support UNON’s expansion, building on a $340 million UN-funded upgrade. The project, started in 2023, will enlarge the main conference hall to host up to 9,000 people (from 2,000) by 2029, and
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