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President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.

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Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO

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Ambassador / Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kenya

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests — Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lake Turkana National Parks — Lake Turkana National Parks

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley — Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fort Jesus National Monument — Fort Jesus National Monument

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thimlich Ohinga — Thimlich Ohinga

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lamu Old Town — Lamu Old Town

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Kenya National Park / Natural Forest — Mount Kenya National Park / Natural Forest

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Kenya

UNESCO World Heritage, Mwazindika Spiritual Dance — Mwazindika Spiritual Dance

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03/09/2025

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Prof. Peter Ngure Meets Kenya’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea During IConGCED Visit

27/08/2026

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Prof. Peter Ngure Meets Kenya’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea During IConGCED Visit

Kenya Shares Message of Peace During Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Visit to UNESCO

25/09/2026

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Kenya Shares Message of Peace During Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Visit to UNESCO

Kenya Shares Message of Peace During Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Visit to UNESCO

25/09/2026

Kenya Shares Message of Peace During Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Visit to UNESCO

President Ruto Holds Bilateral Meeting with UNESCO Director-General on the Sidelines of UNGA 81

23/09/2026

President Ruto Holds Bilateral Meeting with UNESCO Director-General on the Sidelines of UNGA 81

ESD is Coming Home: Kenya to Host UNESCO’s ESD World Conference in Nairobi

23/09/2026

ESD is Coming Home: Kenya to Host UNESCO’s ESD World Conference in Nairobi

Prof. Peter K. Ngure Serves as Vice-Chair of UNESCO Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review

23/09/2026

Prof. Peter K. Ngure Serves as Vice-Chair of UNESCO Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review

Kenya Highlights Progress in Teacher Development at UNESCO Global Priority Africa Dialogue

16/09/2026

Kenya Highlights Progress in Teacher Development at UNESCO Global Priority Africa Dialogue

Gem MP Hon. Elisha Ochieng’ Odhiambo Visits Kenya’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in Paris

14/09/2026

Gem MP Hon. Elisha Ochieng’ Odhiambo Visits Kenya’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in Paris

Kenya Brings African Perspective on AI and Living Heritage to UNESCO Conference in Athens

11/09/2026

Kenya Brings African Perspective on AI and Living Heritage to UNESCO Conference in Athens

Prof. Peter Ngure Meets Kenya’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea During IConGCED Visit

27/08/2026

Prof. Peter Ngure Meets Kenya’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea During IConGCED Visit

Protecting Scientists Means Protecting Humanity’s Future

09/06/2026

Protecting Scientists Means Protecting Humanity’s Future

Africa Week 2026 : Ensuring Sustainable Availability of Water and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Objectives of Agenda 2063

18/05/2026

Africa Week 2026 : Ensuring Sustainable Availability of Water and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Objectives of Agenda 2063

Africa Can Achieve Food Security and Energy Access Together: Kenya’s Vision for Integrated Development

08/05/2026

Africa Can Achieve Food Security and Energy Access Together: Kenya’s Vision for Integrated Development

Condolence Message on the Passing of Ms. Evelyn Nyaga

26/04/2026

Condolence Message on the Passing of Ms. Evelyn Nyaga

Ambassador Prof. Peter Ngure Hosts H.E. Thi Van Anh Nguyen and Vietnam NATCOM Secretary General

21/04/2026

Ambassador Prof. Peter Ngure Hosts H.E. Thi Van Anh Nguyen and Vietnam NATCOM Secretary General

Kenya Delegation to UNESCO Recognised as Most Improved Mission at MFA Gala Dinner

14/04/2026

Kenya Delegation to UNESCO Recognised as Most Improved Mission at MFA Gala Dinner

H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi Meets UNESCO Director-General in Paris

19/01/2026

H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi Meets UNESCO Director-General in Paris

Kenya’s Wazee wa Mazingira Win the 2025 Melina Mercouri Prize for Safeguarding the Mount Kulal Cultural Landscape

07/11/2025

Kenya’s Wazee wa Mazingira Win the 2025 Melina Mercouri Prize for Safeguarding the Mount Kulal Cultural Landscape

Amb. Prof. Peter Ngure Delivers Kenya’s Intervention at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

04/11/2025

Amb. Prof. Peter Ngure Delivers Kenya’s Intervention at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

UNESCO trains teachers in Kenya to inspire the next generation of scientists

03/11/2025

UNESCO trains teachers in Kenya to inspire the next generation of scientists

10th International Convention against Doping in Sport

30/10/2025

10th International Convention against Doping in Sport

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