New green UN hub in Nairobi underscores Africa’s role in global governance Last updated: May 12, 2026 | 02:08 Guterres says rule of law being NAIROBI: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reforming the international system to grant African nations broader representation in global governance. He made the remarks as he today officially opened new office facilities and laid the foundation stone for a major conference complex at the UN Office in Nairobi (UNON), where he stated that Africa is a vital source of solutions for global peace and development. Joined by Kenyan President William Ruto, the Secretary-General highlighted that these new facilities are the first zero-emissions UN installations in the region, operating entirely on solar power. The $340 million expansion project is set to transform the Gigiri complex into the third-largest UN conference center globally, following New York and Geneva, with a new amphitheater capable of hosting 9,000 delegates.…