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Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan remains one of the leading names in the race after receiving the strongest backing during the first informal vote conducted last month.
UN rights chief Volker Turk said he was "alarmed" by the changes, warning that while some parts of the amendments could improve child protection, other provisions raise serious concerns over the treatment of children in conflict with the law.
The report shows that women held 27.4% of seats in national parliaments as of January 2026, up from 22.3% in 2015. Their representation in local government rose from 33.9% in 2020 to 35.6% in 2025
King Mohammed also praised Trump's role in recognising Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020, describing the move as one that changed the relationship between the two countries.
According to Türk, the developments under President Yoweri Museveni's administration have left many Ugandans living in fear as restrictions on fundamental freedoms continue to grow.
Bangura said Nairobi remains the only city in Africa hosting two global UN headquarters — the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) — giving Kenya a special place within the organisation.
The nomination was confirmed in a joint letter dated July 25 from U.N. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and U.N. Security Council President Zenon Ngay Mukongo, who informed permanent representatives and observers that Uganda had officially submitted Otunnu's name for consideration.
The message was delivered by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General Eng. Nashon Kondiwa during the 2026 High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on Improving Global Road Safety held at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.
The organisation says expanding infrastructure, improving digital connectivity and creating greater economic opportunities in rural areas will strengthen resilience and support sustainable development
According to the UN Trade and Development agency (UNCTAD), oil shipments are expected to recover over time, but wider economic impacts could persist for considerably longer.
According to the report, Kenya could lose about 2,900 jobs if the disease remains largely contained within the DRC and Uganda but continues to trigger restrictions that affect trade and transport across the region.
Data released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that 20.1 per cent of Kenyans aged between 17 and 23 years reported using khat, commonly known as miraa. Based on the country’s youth population of 13.7 million, this translates to about 2.7 million users, making it the most widely consumed substance among those surveyed.