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During the Africa Forward Summit at the University of Nairobi, I had the honour of hosting President Emmanuel Macron alongside President William Ruto as we marked a defining moment for innovation on the continent, launching a landmark science and engineering complex as part of our Big 5 agenda - connecting talent, research, and industry, and accelerating ideas into enterprise to power Africa’s digital future.
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Je remercie SEM le Président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et SEM le Président Évariste Ndayishimiye du Burundi pour leur soutien renouvelé à ma candidature au poste de secrétaire général des Nations unies. Je me réjouis des audiences tenues à ce sujet avec le Président Bassirou Diomaye Faye, en marge de la 81e session de l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU à New York, dans la perspective des prochaines échéances.
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🚨 Fleur Verkooijen (18 años) ya es nueva jugadora del Real Madrid B.
🔙 La jugadora holandesa fue capitana del filial del Ajax, debutando con el primer equipo la temporada pasada y siendo convocada en la ida de la Ronda 3 de la UWCL el pasado 26 de agosto contra el club blanco.
¡Bienvenida! 🤍
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Exactly 7 days to go!
📷 7 DAYS TO GO!📷
Gowns are waiting, caps are ready, and the certificates are asking, “Where are you? #WeAreUoN #UoNClass2026
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Since the University started graduation ceremonies, this coming one will be the 75th!
In exactly two weeks the #UoN75graduation another cohort of graduands will be given the powers to go and become ..... on Friday, 18th September, 2026
Have you already started clearance ?
#UoNclass2026 #SiniUoN
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Chancellor Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen @Prof_PatrickV, in mourning of former Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, OGW: "My heartfelt condolences go out to the University of Nairobi community, family, and friends." A visionary educationist whose legacy opened doors for countless Kenyans. Rest in peace.
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J’ai pris connaissance du communiqué du Ministère de l’Intégration africaine et des Affaires étrangères de ce 20 juillet 2026, annonçant le soutien du Sénégal à ma candidature au poste de Secrétaire général de l’Organisation des Nations Unies.
Je remercie chaleureusement SEM le Président Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye et lui exprime ma gratitude pour cette décision qui m’honore.
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Je remercie vivement le Premier Ministre Kyriakos Mitsotakis de la Grèce pour son accueil chaleureux et notre entretien convivial ce 02 juillet 2026, en compagnie du Ministre des Affaires étrangères Giórgos Gerapetrítis, dans le cadre de ma candidature au poste de secrétaire général des Nations unies.
Je me réjouis de nos échanges approfondis sur divers sujets, y compris la coopération pour le développement. J’apprécie beaucoup notre convergence de vues sur le rôle que doit jouer l’Organisation mondiale dans le contexte critique du multilatéralisme contemporain.
Warm congratulations to Morocco on a remarkable victory—an inspiring moment that speaks to the energy, talent, and confidence of a new Africa stepping forward on the global stage. With deep ties to both the Netherlands and this continent, I celebrate the spirit and excellence shown by both teams. Football reminding us of our shared future. #WorldCup
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Je me réjouis de l’entretien chaleureux que j’ai eu ce 29 juin 2026 avec SEM Wang Yi, Ministre chinois des Affaires étrangères, dans le cadre de ma candidature au poste de SG/ONU. Nous avons échangé sur des sujets d’intérêt majeur touchant au multilatéralisme et à la vie de l’Organisation. Je remercie SEM le Président Xi Jinping pour la facilitation de ma visite et l’accueil convivial qui m’a été réservé.
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Ravi d’avoir rencontré aujourd’hui, 17 juin 2026, Son Excellence Baiba Braže, ministre des Affaires étrangères de la Lettonie.
En tant que candidat au poste de Secrétaire général des Nations unies, j’ai apprécié notre échange ainsi que notre vision commune d’une ONU mieux adaptée aux défis de notre époque.
J’ai salué l’engagement ferme de la Lettonie en faveur du respect de la Charte des Nations unies et du droit international.
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Pleased to meet Her Excellency @Braze_Baiba, Latvia’s Foreign Minister, today, June 17, 2026.
As a candidate for UN Secretary-General, I valued our exchange and shared view of a fit-for-purpose UN.
I welcomed Latvia’s strong commitment to upholding the UN Charter and international law.
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Je remercie vivement le Président @EmmanuelMacron pour son accueil chaleureux et nos échanges fructueux à l’Elysée le 2 juin 2026. Nous partageons la vision d’une ONU ambitieuse, reformée et revitalisée pour renforcer son efficacité, sa représentativité et sa capacité à répondre aux attentes des peuples et des États.
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I would like to warmly thank President Emmanuel Macron for his gracious welcome and our fruitful discussions at the Élysée on June 2, 2026. We share the vision of an ambitious, reformed, and revitalized United Nations to strengthen its effectiveness, representativeness, and its ability to meet the expectations of peoples and states across the world.
This is a defining moment. I commend the University of Nairobi Moot Team for advancing UoN, Kenya, and Africa to new heights of global excellence.
History made in Vienna!!
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Law Moot Team has, for the FIRST time, advanced to the elimination rounds of the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria.
The team also clinched the Eric Bergsten Award for Best Team Orals among teams advancing to the elimination stages.
Competing against 400+ universities from over 100 countries, UoN was the ONLY Kenyan team and just the SECOND African team to reach the elimination rounds proudly placing Kenya and Africa among the world’s top-performing law schools.
Congratulations to Ayaga Max Liambililah, Hubert Wandeto, Mbarak Khalid, William Philip, Amanda Faizer, and Patience Kathambi for this remarkable achievement. #UoNstars # weareUoN @vismootvienna
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History made in Vienna!!
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Law Moot Team has, for the FIRST time, advanced to the elimination rounds of the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria.
The team also clinched the Eric Bergsten Award for Best Team Orals among teams advancing to the elimination stages.
Competing against 400+ universities from over 100 countries, UoN was the ONLY Kenyan team and just the SECOND African team to reach the elimination rounds proudly placing Kenya and Africa among the world’s top-performing law schools.
Congratulations to Ayaga Max Liambililah, Hubert Wandeto, Mbarak Khalid, William Philip, Amanda Faizer, and Patience Kathambi for this remarkable achievement. #UoNstars # weareUoN @vismootvienna
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“Every month across Africa, one million young people enter the labour market, yet only a quarter secure formal employment.”
Addressing the Africa Forward Future Makers Forum, Chancellor @Prof_PatrickV
described the newly inaugurated Engineering and Science Complex @uonbi unveiled by H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto and H.E. Emmanuel Macron as a transformative step toward bridging education, research, industry, and innovation to create “jobs, jobs, jobs” for young Africans.
“This initiative is not just for Nairobi or Kenya, it is a prototype for Africa,” he added.
#WeareUoN
#AfricaForward2026
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Thankful to H.E. President Ruto for his continued partnership and support to the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) 2.0, Africa’s flagship, African-owned and African-led climate adaptation initiative.
Our partnership with the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) continues to strengthen Kenya and Africa’s climate action. The collaboration gives priority to resilient infrastructure, agriculture and water management.
With the Africa headquarters of the organisation being established in Nairobi, the GCA will continue playing a key role in unlocking finance for climate adaptation, especially through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme.
The programme is building resilience and confronting the harsh realities of climate change with practical and lasting solutions.
Met Supervisory Board of GCA Chair Macky Sall, who is also the former President of Senegal, at State House Nairobi.
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Our partnership with the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) continues to strengthen Kenya and Africa’s climate action. The collaboration gives priority to resilient infrastructure, agriculture and water management.
With the Africa headquarters of the organisation being established in Nairobi, the GCA will continue playing a key role in unlocking finance for climate adaptation, especially through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme.
The programme is building resilience and confronting the harsh realities of climate change with practical and lasting solutions.
Met Supervisory Board of GCA Chair Macky Sall, who is also the former President of Senegal, at State House Nairobi.
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Launching Adaptation Insights 03 – A Practical Roadmap for Scaling Digital Climate Advisory Services in Africa 🌾
Registration is now open for GCA’s webinar marking the launch of our new Adaptation Insights report! Discover how Digital Climate Advisory Services can become one of the most powerful tools for climate adaptation in African agriculture.
🗓️ 23 February 2026
🕝 2 - 3pm CET
📍 Virtual, Zoom
🔗 Register here: brnw.ch/21wZWGS
@CGIAR
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Thankful to H.E. President Ruto for the opportunity to present AAAP at CAHOSCC, on the margins of the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa. Adaptation is no longer a side issue. It’s an investment imperative for Africa’s growth, stability, and prosperity.
