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One year after the only government on earth to ban girls from secondary school, the Council's own elected members ran out of patience before its permanent five did.

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2022

The Taliban's return to power on August 15, 2021, ending UNAMA's two-decade-old mandate to support a very different Afghan government, left the Security Council with a mission whose founding premise, a post-Taliban reconstruction, had been inverted overnight. The Council's response over Kenya's remaining term settled into a familiar shape: periodic formal briefings and Arria-formula meetings, a single substantive resolution in December 2021 carving out humanitarian exemptions from Taliban-targeted sanctions, and a running argument, never quite resolved, over what engaging the Taliban should actually require.

Kenya's own statements return most often to two conditions the Council never formally imposed but Kenya's own delegation stated repeatedly: that any international engagement or recognition be predicated on the Taliban ending discrimination against women and girls, and on severing its ties to listed terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State's regional affiliate.

The starkest expression of the file's central grievance came collectively from the Council's full cohort of elected members: a joint E10-and-incoming-members press stakeout, issued exactly one year after the Taliban barred girls from secondary school, noting that Afghanistan had become "the only country in the entire world where girls are banned from attending secondary schools."

Not every session on this file was public. An October 2022 Arria-formula meeting convened by Norway on "Engaging Afghanistan" was explicitly convened as a closed, informal session: its own talking points instruct the speaker to thank Norway for the meeting's "informal and closed character." This is a genuine exception to this archive's usual treatment of Arria meetings as open by default, and a reminder that format has to be checked session by session rather than assumed from the meeting type alone.

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Chronology

2002-03-28event

UNAMA established

The Security Council establishes the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) under resolution 1401, a political mission to support the country's post-Taliban reconstruction, the mission whose mandate Kenya's own statements would be debating two decades later, under circumstances resolution 1401's drafters could not have anticipated.

2021-08-15event

Kabul falls to the Taliban

The Taliban capture Kabul with only sporadic resistance as President Ashraf Ghani flees the country, ending the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and restoring the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan two decades after the Taliban's first government was removed from power. UNAMA relocates a temporary office to Almaty, Kazakhstan, the following month.

2021-12-22event

Security Council adopts resolution 2615, humanitarian sanctions exemptions

The Council adopts resolution 2615, creating a humanitarian exemption to the sanctions regime targeting the Taliban, so that humanitarian assistance and other activities supporting basic human needs in Afghanistan can continue without falling foul of the asset freeze and other measures. Kenya's own November 2022 Arria statement would cite this resolution as one of the Council's few substantive actions on the file in its first year.

2022-08-29StatementAfghanistan: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-09-27StatementE10 Joint Press Stakeout on Girls' Education in Afghanistan

Joint statement of the Security Council's ten elected members and five incoming members

2022-09-27StatementUNAMA: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-11-17StatementStatement at Arria-Formula Meeting on Preventing Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2026-05-29PhotographSecretary-General Meets with President and CEO of The Africa Center
2025-04-14PhotographPermanent Forum on People of African Descent, Fourth Session
2024-07-18PhotographMeeting on Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow, High-Level Political Forum 2024
2024-05-13ArticleHow Principles, Not Transactions, Should Guide Kenya's Foreign Policy
2024-04-26PhotographFarewell Call on Secretary-General Guterres
2024-01-13InterviewAmb Kimani: Unutilised Knowledge Greatest Undoing for UN

Outgoing President, Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations)

2023-10-25StatementWomen, Peace and Security: Statement to the UN Security Council Annual Open Debate

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2023-10-02StatementHaiti, Adoption of Resolution 2699: Statement to the UN Security Council

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2023-10-02PhotographSecurity Council Authorizes Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti
2023-05-18PhotographGeneral Assembly Meeting on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
2023-01-30StatementStatement to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, as Incoming President

President, Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations)

2022-12-22VideoMedia Stakeout: Reflections on Kenya's 2021-2022 Security Council Term

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-12-22PhotographPermanent Representative of Kenya Briefs Press on End of Council Term
2022-12-21StatementHaiti and the Haiti Sanctions Committee: Statement During Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-12-19StatementMiddle East (Resolution 2334 Implementation): Kenya's Final Statement Before Term End

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-12-16StatementUNSMIL: A3 Statement, and Closing Remarks in Kenya's National Capacity

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), with closing remarks in Kenya's own national capacity

2022-12-13StatementUNMISS: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Harold Adlai Agyeman, Permanent Representative of Ghana

2022-12-12StatementBrief to the UN Security Council on Lessons Learned and Experiences as Chair of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa

Kenya's outgoing chair's statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-12-09StatementUkraine, Lethal Weapons Supplies and Consequences: Statement During Open Briefing

Kenya's national statement (speaker not specified in the source document)

2022-12-09StatementMONUSCO: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Njambi Kinyungu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-12-06StatementUkraine: Statement on the Humanitarian Situation

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Ms. Jayne Toroitich, Political Coordinator

2022-11-29VideoMedia Stakeout on the UN Security Council Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations / Co-Chair, UN Security Council Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security

2022-11-29StatementStatement at the Arria-Formula Meeting on Climate, Peace and Security: Opportunities for the Peace and Security Architecture

Co-Chair, UN Security Council Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-11-29PhotographCo-Chairs of the UN Security Council Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security Brief Press
2022-11-28StatementMiddle East and the Palestinian Question: Statement During Monthly Briefing and Consultations

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-11-22StatementYemen: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Mr. Swabri Abbas, political officer

2022-11-17StatementSomalia Sanctions Renewal: Explanation of Vote, Resolution 2662 (2022)

Kenya's national explanation of vote

2022-11-14StatementMINUSCA Mandate Renewal: Explanation of Vote

Kenya's national explanation of vote, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-11-10StatementCounter-Terrorism in Africa: Statement During High-Level Debate

Kenya's national statement

2022-11-09StatementLibya (ICC Report): Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement; the working copy leaves the speaker's name blank ('STATEMENT DELIVERED BY ….'), so which mission officer delivered it is not confirmed

2022-10-28StatementUNSMIL Substantive Mandate: Explanation of Vote, Resolution 2656

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Ms. Catherine Nyakoe, Legal Advisor

2022-10-27StatementMINURSO Mandate Renewal: Explanation of Vote (Abstention)

Kenya's national explanation of vote

2022-10-27StatementColombia Verification Mission: Statement on the Adoption of Resolution 2655 (2022)

Kenya's national statement

2022-10-26StatementGreat Lakes Region: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-10-26StatementSouth Sudan: Statement During UN Peacebuilding Commission Meeting

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-10-24StatementUNSMIL: A3 Statement, Welcoming the New Special Representative

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-10-21StatementHaiti Sanctions Resolution: Explanation of Vote

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-10-19StatementMINUSCA: A3 Joint Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon

2022-10-12StatementClimate and Security in Africa: Statement During High-Level Open Debate

Co-Chair, UN Security Council Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-10-12PhotographPermanent Representative of Kenya Briefs Press ahead of Security Council Meeting on Colombia
2022-10-12PhotographForeign Minister of Norway and Permanent Representative of Kenya Brief Press on Climate and Security in Africa
2022-09-30StatementDRC: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-09-29StatementSyria's Chemical Weapons Programme: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Harold Adlai Agyeman, Permanent Representative of Ghana

2022-09-28StatementMiddle East (Resolution 2334 Implementation): Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-09-26StatementHaiti: A3 Statement

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-09-26PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Haiti
2022-09-16StatementSouth Sudan: A3 Statement on the Secretary-General's Report

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Harold Adlai Agyeman, Permanent Representative of Ghana

2022-09-08StatementUkraine, Lethal Weapons Supplies by Western Countries: Statement During Open Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-08-31PhotographUN Women Police Officer of the Year Award Ceremony
2022-08-30StatementSyria's Chemical Weapons Programme: Statement

Kenya's national statement; the working copy does not name a specific speaker

2022-08-30StatementUNSMIL: A3 Statement, Following the Tripoli Clashes

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-08-30Statement1718 Committee 90-Day Work Report: Statement

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-08-25StatementMiddle East and the Palestinian Question: Statement During Monthly Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-08-22StatementBriefing to the UN Security Council: Maintenance of International Peace and Security — Promoting Common Security through Dialogue and Cooperation

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-08-15StatementYemen: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-07-29StatementCAR Arms Embargo Easing: Explanation of Vote (Abstention)

Kenya's national explanation of vote

2022-07-28StatementUNSMIL Mandate Renewal: Explanation of Vote (Abstention)

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-07-25StatementUNSMIL: A3 Statement

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-07-15StatementBINUH Mandate Renewal: Statement on the Adoption of Resolution 2645 (2022)

Kenya's national statement

2022-07-15StatementBurkina Faso: Statement During UN Peacebuilding Commission Meeting

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-06-22StatementMINUSCA: A3 Joint Statement

A3 joint statement (Kenya, Ghana, Gabon), delivered by Amb. Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon

2022-06-21StatementUkraine: Statement on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Ms. Jayne Toroitich, Political Coordinator

2022-06-14StatementYemen: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Mr. Gideon Kinuthia, Deputy Political Coordinator

2022-06-10StatementDPRK: Statement During the General Assembly Veto Initiative Debate

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-06-06StatementUkraine, Sexual Violence in Conflict and Trafficking: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-05-31StatementDRC: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-05-31StatementStatement at the Peacebuilding Commission Meeting on the Impact of Climate Change on Peacebuilding in the Pacific Islands

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-05-26StatementSouth Sudan Sanctions Renewal: Explanation of Vote (S/2022/417)

Kenya's national explanation of vote

2022-05-26StatementUNSMIL: A3 Statement

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-05-26StatementDPRK Chapter VII Resolution: Explanation of Vote

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-05-24StatementUNITAMS: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-05-17StatementIraq/UNAMI: A3 Joint Statement

A3 joint statement (Kenya, Gabon, Ghana), delivered by Amb. Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon

2022-05-17Statement2022 UN Ocean Conference: Statement During Member States Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, co-hosting with Portugal

2022-05-11StatementDPRK: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Ms. Jayne Toroitich, Political Coordinator

2022-05-06StatementRemarks at the Arria-Formula Meeting Convened by Russia on Alleged Violations of International Humanitarian Law by Ukrainian Forces

Delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-05-05StatementUkraine (Protection of Civilians): Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-04-29StatementUNSMIL Mandate Renewal: Explanation of Vote

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-04-29StatementUNSMIL Mandate Renewal: A3 Press Stakeout

A3 collective press stakeout (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-04-28StatementLibya (ICC Report): Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Ms. Catherine Nyakoe, First Counsellor

2022-04-27StatementGreat Lakes Region: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-04-19StatementUkraine: Statement on the Humanitarian Situation

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-04-14StatementYemen: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-04-13Event AppearanceKeynote Remarks, Virtual CEOs Dialogue on Lessons for Business from the Ukraine Crisis

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, keynote speaker

2022-03-24StatementSyria: A3 Statement on the Political and Humanitarian Situation

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-03-16StatementUNSMIL: A3 Statement

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-03-10StatementSyria's Chemical Weapons Programme: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Harold Adlai Agyeman, Permanent Representative of Ghana

2022-03-09StatementStatement at the High-Level Arria-Formula Meeting on Climate Finance for Sustaining Peace and Security

Delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2022-03-07StatementUNMISS: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-02-28StatementUkraine: Statement on the Humanitarian Situation

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-02-28StatementSyria's Chemical Weapons Programme: A3 Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Harold Adlai Agyeman, Permanent Representative of Ghana

2022-02-28StatementDPRK: Statement During Security Council AOB

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Ms. Jayne Toroitich, Political Coordinator

2022-02-28StatementRacial Discrimination Against Africans Fleeing Ukraine: Statement to the UN General Assembly

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-02-25StatementSyria: A3 Statement on the Political and Humanitarian Situation

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2022-02-23StatementUkraine, Letter of the Permanent Representative: Statement During Urgent Security Council Meeting

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-02-23StatementUkraine's Temporarily Occupied Territories: Statement During General Assembly Debate

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Njambi Kinyungu

2022-02-23PhotographLate-Night Emergency Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
2022-02-22StatementMINUSCA: A3 Joint Statement

A3 joint statement (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya), delivered by Amb. Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon

2022-02-22Media CoverageInternational Media Coverage of the February 2022 Ukraine Security Council Statement

Third-party reporting and commentary, not Kenya's own text

2022-02-21StatementUkraine's Invasion: Statement to the UN Security Council

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-02-01StatementStatement at the PR-Level Meeting of the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security (Hand-Over)

Co-Chair, UN Security Council Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-01-31StatementUkraine, Threats to International Peace and Security: Statement During Open Meeting

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-01-31StatementStatement at the Side Event 'The Greater Horn on the Edge: Visualising Climate Stress and Insecurity'

Convened and opened by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2022-01-27StatementUNSMIL Mandate Renewal: Explanation of Vote

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2022-01-25PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on War in Cities and Protection of Civilians in Urban Settings
2022-01-24StatementUNSMIL: A3 Statement

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, delivering on behalf of the A3 (Gabon, Ghana, Kenya)

2022-01-11VideoMedia Stakeout on Mali

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-12-13StatementClimate and Security Resolution: Explanation of Vote, Following Its Veto

Kenya's national explanation of vote, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-12-13PhotographSecretary-General Meets with Security Council Members
2021-12-10StatementRemarks During the Fifth Committee on the Proposed Programme Budget 2022 — UNON Construction

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, speaking as host-country representative

2021-12-06StatementMONUSCO: A3+1 Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2021-11-29StatementStatement at the Arria-Formula Meeting on Accountability in the Syrian Arab Republic

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-11-24StatementUNSMIL: Statement During Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-11-23StatementUNAMI (Iraq): Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-11-23StatementLibya (ICC Report): Statement During Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-10-29PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Western Sahara (Council Presidency)
2021-10-29StatementMINURSO Mandate Renewal: Explanation of Vote, Resolution 2602 (2021)

Kenya's national explanation of vote

2021-10-29StatementRemarks on the Security Council's Field Mission to Mali and Niger

Kenya's remarks as a co-lead of the Security Council's field mission, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-10-29PhotographSecurity Council Adopts Resolution 2601 on Protection of Education in Conflict
2021-10-28Event AppearanceArria-Formula Meeting on Addressing and Countering Hate Speech and Preventing Incitement to Discrimination, Hostility and Violence on Social Media

Convened and chaired by Kenya; national intervention delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-10-27StatementSyria: Statement on the Political and Humanitarian Situation

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-10-27PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Syria (Council Presidency)
2021-10-27PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Sudan and South Sudan (Council Presidency)
2021-10-20StatementGreat Lakes Region: Statement During High-Level Debate

Kenya's national statement, delivered by CS Raychelle Omamo, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, during Kenya's Council presidency

2021-10-20PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Somalia (Council Presidency)
2021-10-18StatementMINUSCA: A3+1 Joint Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Tarek Ladeb, Permanent Representative of Tunisia

2021-10-18PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on the Central African Republic (Council Presidency)
2021-10-15VideoVideo: UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Haiti

Convened by Kenya during its UN Security Council presidency month (Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative); keynote delivered by Amb. Macharia Kamau, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2021-10-15StatementUNMIK (Kosovo): Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-10-15StatementKeynote Statement at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Haiti

Convened by Kenya during its UN Security Council presidency month (Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative); keynote statement delivered by Amb. Macharia Kamau, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conveying President Uhuru Kenyatta's message

2021-10-15PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on UNMIK Kosovo (Council Presidency)
2021-10-14PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Colombia (Council Presidency)
2021-10-12StatementDiversity, State Building and the Search for Peace: Statement During UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace

Kenya's national statement, delivered by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, chairing the Security Council during Kenya's October 2021 presidency

2021-10-06VideoMedia Stakeout on Small Arms

President of the UN Security Council (Kenya's presidency month) / Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-10-06PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Small Arms (Council Presidency)
2021-10-06PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa (Council Presidency)
2021-10-05StatementMONUSCO: A3+1 Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2021-10-05PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Council Presidency)
2021-10-04StatementSyria Chemical Weapons: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-10-04PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Syria (Council Presidency)
2021-10-04PhotographSecurity Council Meeting on Haiti (Council Presidency)
2021-10-01PhotographPresident of the Security Council Briefs Press on the October 2021 Programme of Work
2021-09-30StatementUNSMIL Mandate Renewal: Explanation of Vote

Kenya's national explanation of vote, delivered by Amb. Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative

2021-09-29PhotographSecretary-General Meets with the President of the Security Council for October
2021-09-28StatementSituation of Women in Somalia: Statement

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-09-24StatementRemarks During the High-Level Meeting on Libya Convened by the President of the Presidency Council

Delivered by Amb. Raychelle Omamo, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Kenya; Kimani's own specific role at this meeting is not independently confirmed

2021-09-15StatementUNMISS: A3+1 Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2021-08-26StatementTigray, Ethiopia: A3+1 Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2021-08-24StatementSyria: Statement on the Political and Humanitarian Situation

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-08-23PhotographSecretary-General Meets with Permanent Representatives of Ireland and Kenya
2021-08-05PhotographPress Briefing as Chair of the Seventh Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms
2021-07-27StatementUNAMID Closure (Darfur): A3+1 Joint Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Tarek Ladeb, Permanent Representative of Tunisia

2021-07-15StatementUNSMIL: Statement During Briefing, Delivered in Person by Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Raychelle Omamo, SC, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs

2021-07-08StatementGrand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and Nile Basin Relations: Statement During Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-06-23StatementMINUSCA: A3+1 Joint Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Tarek Ladeb, Permanent Representative of Tunisia

2021-06-17StatementHaiti: A3+1 Statement

Co-authored on behalf of Kenya as a member of the A3+1 (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines); delivered by H.E. Inga Rhonda King, Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the coalition's behalf

2021-06-15StatementRemarks on the Humanitarian Situation in Goma Following the Nyiragongo Eruption

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-06-03StatementSafer Tanker and Red Sea Security: Statement During Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-05-26StatementSyria: Statement on the Political and Humanitarian Situation

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-05-24PhotographSecurity Council Open Debate on Safety and Security of Peacekeepers
2021-05-21StatementUNSMIL and Libya Sanctions: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-05-18StatementG5 Sahel Joint Force: A3+1 Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Abdou Abarry, Permanent Representative of Niger

2021-05-17StatementLibya (ICC Report): Statement During Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-05-16PhotographSecurity Council VTC Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East
2021-05-11StatementUNAMI (Iraq): Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-05-04StatementBosnia and Herzegovina: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-04-28StatementSyria: Statement on the Political and Humanitarian Situation (VTC)

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-04-28StatementSahel: Statement During UN Peacebuilding Commission Meeting

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-04-15StatementYemen: Statement During Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-03-31StatementTalking Notes for Briefing on Somalia Under Any Other Business

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-03-29StatementSyria: Statement on the Humanitarian Situation (High-Level VTC)

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-03-29PhotographSecurity Council Videoconference on Syria
2021-03-16StatementYemen: Statement During Briefing

Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations

2021-03-05StatementClimate and Security: Statement During the Group of Friends Meeting

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-03-04StatementSyria, Use of Chemical Weapons: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-03-03StatementUNMISS: A3+1 Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2021-02-25StatementSyria: Statement on the Humanitarian Situation (VTC)

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-02-24StatementMINUSCA: A3+1 Joint Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

2021-02-23StatementClimate and Security: Statement During UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate

Kenya's national statement, delivered by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya

2021-02-22StatementHaiti: A3+1 Statement

Co-authored on behalf of Kenya as a member of the A3+1 (Kenya, Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines); delivered by H.E. Inga Rhonda King, Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the coalition's behalf

2021-02-20StatementSomalia: A3+1 Statement

A3+1 joint statement (Kenya, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia), delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya

2021-02-19StatementIntervention at the Side Event 'West Africa at the Precipice: Visualizing Climate Stress and Insecurity'

Kenya's national intervention, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-02-16StatementUNAMI (Iraq): Statement During Meeting

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-02-03StatementSyria, Use of Chemical Weapons: Statement During Briefing

Kenya's national statement, delivered by Amb. Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative

2021-01-11PhotographSecurity Council Videoconference on UNOWAS
2021-01-07PhotographOfficial Portrait, Permanent Representative of Kenya
2021-01-04PhotographFlag Installation Ceremony for Incoming Non-Permanent Members of the Security Council
2020-12-14PhotographNew Permanent Representative of Kenya Pays Courtesy Call on Secretary-General
2020-10-16ReportReport of the Steering Committee on the Implementation of the Building Bridges to a United Kenya Taskforce Report

Joint Secretary, BBI Steering Committee (with Paul Mwangi)

2019-11-26ReportBuilding Bridges to a United Kenya: Taskforce Report

Joint Secretary, Building Bridges to a United Kenya Taskforce (with Paul Mwangi)

2017-10-16Event AppearanceRoundtable: Negotiating Democracy and Security in Kenya

Director, Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre and Special Envoy for Countering Violent Extremism

2016-09-07ReportNational Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism (NSCVE)

Director, National Counter Terrorism Centre — led the strategy's development

2012-05-05StatementRemarks at the Launch of South Sudan's National Conflict Early Warning and Response Unit (CEWERU)

Director, CEWARN (IGAD's Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism)

2010-04-15ArticleNigeria: Internal Stability and International Order

Deputy Director, Atlantic Council's Ansari Africa Center

2010-03-01MilestoneDeputy Director, then Acting Director, Michael S. Ansari Africa Center, The Atlantic Council

Deputy Director, later Acting Director, Michael S. Ansari Africa Center, The Atlantic Council

2006-04-01MilestoneAppointment as Senior Counter Terrorism Advisor, IGAD Capacity Building Program Against Terrorism (ICPAT)

Senior Counter Terrorism Advisor, IGAD Capacity Building Program Against Terrorism (ICPAT)