Amb. Dr. Ida Betty Odinga
Jefe de Misión
Sobre la misión
Sobre la Misión Permanente de Kenia ante el PNUMA
La Misión Permanente de Kenia ante el PNUMA representa a la República de Kenia en las organizaciones internacionales con sede en dicho organismo.
La Misión Permanente de Kenia ante el PNUMA es la delegación de la República de Kenia ante las organizaciones internacionales con sede en dicho organismo.
Avanza las posiciones de Kenia en la agenda multilateral, trabaja con delegaciones asociadas en prioridades compartidas e informa al Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de la Diáspora en Nairobi.
Sobre esta misión
Who we are
Nuestra misión
To amplify Kenya’s voice on the global stage, advocate for impactful policies, and foster collaborations that advance Country’s environmental and development priorities, whilst promoting UNON and UNEP as a global multilateral hub.
Our vision
To position Kenya as a global leader in environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
Our values
- Patriotismo
- Customer Focus
- Profesionalismo
- Team Spirit
- Ethics, Equity and Integrity.
Our history
- 1975
The Permanent Mission was established on 18th November 1975 through Cabinet Memorandum CAB (75) 60, which also recommended the appointment of a Permanent Representative at the level of Ambassador to represent Kenya’s interests at the United Nations Environment Programme.
- 1977
She presented her Letters of Credence to Mostafa Kamal Tolba on 10th February 1977, officially accrediting her as the first Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to UNEP.
- 1986
Following the establishment of the Mission, Margaret Wambui Kenyatta was appointed as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme by Kenya’s first President, Jomo Kenyatta. She represented Kenya in the UNEP Governing Council, a position she held until 1986.
- 2014
The Permanent Mission served both UNEP and UN-Habitat until 2014, when the Government of Kenya separated the UNEP and UN-Habitat functions, leading to the establishment of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to UN-Habitat to handle human settlement matters.
- 2022
In furtherance of the Government’s efforts to strengthen Nairobi’s multilateral diplomatic capacity and to facilitate the efficient functioning of UNON, the Diplomatic Service Centre was established through Executive Order OP/CAB 5/1 dated 5th August 2022 and launched on 30th August 2022 as part of the Permanent Mission of Kenya to UNON.
Qué hacemos
- a) Providing synergetic support to the technical focal points within the Government of Kenya, in particular: the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the Government of Nairobi City County and the National Environment Management Authority.
- b) Facilitating policy by engaging with other diplomatic missions within the context of Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) at UNEP.
- c) Bringing critical environment issues to the attention of decision-makers at all relevant levels of the Government of Kenya.
- d) Keeping abreast with environmental conventions and protocols that Kenya is party to with a view to advancing and articulating national positions on them.
- e) Liaising with the African Group, Group of 77 and China as well as other interest Groups with a view to developing common positions.
- f) Liaise with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs in provision of diplomatic immunities, security and other privileges provided under the Vienna Convention as well as the Host Country Agreement.
The mandate of the Kenya Mission to United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is to perform diplomatic, representational and multilateral duties on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Kenya at UNON and UNEP.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Servicio | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response to inquiries | Request received and required information provided | Nil | Within 3 working days |
| Render advice in the development of Kenya's position for Multilateral environmental negotiations | Receipt of invitation from the relevant Ministry and participation in inter-ministerial meetings. | Nil | As per the guided timelines |
| Articulate Kenya’s position in UNEP and UNON meetings | Notification of meeting and Kenya’s position paper. | Nil | Continuous |
| Serve as liaison for the Government of Kenya with UNEP and UNON | Continuous collaboration with UNON and UNEP | Nil | Continuous |
| Serve as liaison for the Government of Kenya with UNEP and UNON | Receipt of specific requests from UNON/UNEP or GOK | Nil | As per appropriate timelines |
| Provision of Host country services to UNON, UN Agencies and the Diplomatic corps | Receipt of request of Service | Dependent on the relevant guidelines | Timelines dependent on the relevant guidelines |
| Supporting improvement of conditions around UNON complex | a. Specific requests from UNON b. Regular assessment of conditions around UNON Complex | Nil | Continuous |
| Attending to visitors at the Mission | Arrival of Visitors | Nil | Upon arrival and within 10 minutes to process visit in the event of no appointment |
| Response to communication (letters, and emails) | Receipt of written requests | Nil | Within three (3) working days and for complex issues, an initial reply is given stating when a full response should be expected |
| Prompt answering of incoming calls | Incoming calls | Nil | Answer within (3) rings and promptly communicate progress of the call |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2025–2026
Amb. Ababu Namwamba, EGH
- 2024–2025
Amb. Gertrude Angote
- 2015–2023
Amb. Rose Makena
- 2012–2015
Amb. Martin Kimani
- 2010–2011
Amb. George Awuor, MBS
- 2009–2010
Amb. Macharia Kamau
- 2007–2009
Amb. Wellington P. Godo, CBS, OGW
- 2003–2007
Amb. Eng. Andrew Kiptoon, EGH
- 2002–2003
Amb. Nehemiah K. Rotich
- 2000–2002
Amb. Prof. Michael Koech
- 1993–1996
Amb. Prof. Samson K. Ongeri
- 1991–1993
Amb. Raphael M. Kiilu
- 1986–1989
Amb. Mrs. K. N. Kinyanjui
- 1981–1985
Amb. Dr. Sally Kosgey
- 1976–1981
Amb. Margaret Kenyatta
Nuestra labor
Kenia en el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente
La Misión Permanente de Kenia representa a la República de Kenia ante el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente y los demás organismos del sistema internacional con sede en el PNUMA. Llevamos las posturas de Kenia a las negociaciones, defendemos nuestros intereses nacionales y trabajamos con las delegaciones asociadas para dar forma a decisiones que van mucho más allá de cualquier capital.
Los organismos en los que representamos a Kenia
- Asamblea de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente
- Comité de Representantes Permanentes
- Órganos subsidiarios y grupos de expertos
The people
Our team
Liderazgo de la Misión
Mr. Abdishakur S. Hussein, OGW
Representante Permanente Adjunto
Mission team
Dr. Rose Anyona
Deputy Director · Head of Chancery
Mr. Patrick Nzangu Nzusi
Deputy Director General · Head of Diplomatic Service Centre
For Kenyans abroad
Diáspora
Respuestas
Preguntas frecuentes
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No. A Permanent Mission represents Kenya at the international organisations seated in UNEP and has no public consular counter. For consular services, use Encuentre una misión to reach the Kenyan embassy or high commission that serves you.
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Información útil
Antes de su visita
Qué traer
- Su número de referencia de reserva (reserve en línea antes de venir).
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- Documentos de respaldo para su servicio.
- Comprobante de cualquier pago de eCitizen por el servicio.
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Cuando estamos cerrados
La misión observa los días festivos nacionales de Kenia y los días festivos locales de Kenia.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 de junioDía de Madaraka
- 10 octDía de Utamaduni (Huduma)
- 20 oct.Día de Mashujaa
- 12 DicDía de Jamhuri
- 25–26 dic.Navidad y Día de San Esteban
- 1 EneDía de Año Nuevo
- VaríaViernes Santo, Lunes de Pascua y Eid