Amb. Dr. Ida Betty Odinga
Chef de Mission
À propos de la mission
À propos de la Mission permanente du Kenya auprès du PNUE
La Mission permanente du Kenya auprès du PNUE représente la République du Kenya auprès des organisations internationales qui y ont leur siège.
La Mission permanente du Kenya auprès du PNUE est la délégation de la République du Kenya auprès des organisations internationales qui y sont établies.
Elle promeut les positions du Kenya dans le cadre de l'agenda multilatéral, collabore avec les délégations partenaires sur des priorités communes et rend compte au Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs à Nairobi.
À propos de cette mission
Who we are
Notre mission
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
- Patriotisme
- Customer Focus
- Professionnalisme
- 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.
Ce que nous faisons
- 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
| Service | 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
Nos activités
Le Kenya au Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement
La Mission permanente du Kenya représente la République du Kenya auprès du Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement et des autres organes du système international ayant leur siège au PNUE. Nous portons les positions du Kenya dans les négociations, défendons nos intérêts nationaux et travaillons avec les délégations partenaires pour élaborer des décisions qui vont bien au-delà d'une seule capitale.
Organismes auprès desquels le Kenya est représenté
- Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l'environnement
- Comité des Représentants permanents
- Organes subsidiaires et groupes d'experts
The people
Our team
Direction de la Mission
Mr. Abdishakur S. Hussein, OGW
Représentant permanent adjoint
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
Diaspora
S'inscrire auprès de la mission
Be counted and reachable for updates, alerts and assistance.
Protection sociale et rapatriement
Support for Kenyan workers and citizens in distress.
Opportunités
Scholarships, jobs and calls open to the diaspora.
Actualités et événements
Community events and updates from the mission in UNEP.
Réponses
Questions fréquentes
Can the Permanent Mission help with passports, visas or other consular services?
No. A Permanent Mission represents Kenya at the international organisations seated in UNEP and has no public consular counter. For consular services, use Trouver une mission to reach the Kenyan embassy or high commission that serves you.
J'ai perdu mon passeport, que dois-je faire ?
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Nous contacter
Nous contacter
Demande envoyée
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Bon à savoir
Avant votre visite
Ce qu'il faut apporter
- Votre référence de réservation (réservez en ligne avant votre venue).
- Un passeport ou une carte d'identité nationale valide, et une photocopie.
- Les documents justificatifs pour votre service.
- Preuve de tout paiement eCitizen pour le service.
- Arriver environ 10 minutes à l'avance, muni d'un stylo.
Si vous habitez loin du PNUE, renseignez-vous auprès de la mission sur les consuls honoraires ou les cliniques consulaires mobiles près de chez vous.
Quand nous sommes fermés
La mission observe les jours fériés kenyans et les jours fériés locaux du Kenya.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 juinJour de Madaraka
- 10 oct.Journée Utamaduni (Huduma)
- 20 oct.Journée des héros
- 12 déc.Jour de la Jamhuri
- 25-26 déc.Noël et le lendemain de Noël
- 1 janv.Jour de l'An
- DiversVendredi saint, lundi de Pâques et Aïd