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H.E. Dr. William Samoei RUTO, C.G.H.

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 Site, Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests — Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests

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

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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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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

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

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

Condolence Message on the Passing of Ms. Evelyn Nyaga

26/04/2026

Condolence Message on the Passing of Ms. Evelyn Nyaga

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

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

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

10th International Convention against Doping in Sport

30/10/2025

10th International Convention against Doping in Sport

Dr. Alice A. Ochanda Honoured for 30 Years of Dedicated Service to UNESCO

17/10/2025

Dr. Alice A. Ochanda Honoured for 30 Years of Dedicated Service to UNESCO

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