As UN agencies mull Kenya move, some fear exclusion from Nairobi’s growth
Summary
The United Nations is considering moving some of its major agencies to Nairobi, Kenya, as part of a plan to save costs by moving to more affordable regions. This could make Nairobi one of four main global UN hubs, but there are concerns about increasing inequality as well-paid UN staff arrive while many residents still live in poor conditions.Key Facts
- The UN is considering moving agencies such as UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women to Nairobi by 2026.
- Nairobi could become one of four main UN hubs, joining New York, Geneva, and Vienna.
- The move is part of the UN80 reform agenda aimed at cutting costs by relocating from expensive Western cities.
- Some areas of Nairobi, like Githogoro slum, lack basic services such as electricity, with only 23% of slum households having access.
- The city faces a severe housing crisis, with many people living in informal settlements.
- The arrival of an estimated 2,000 international UN staff could widen the gap between rich and poor.
- Upscale neighborhoods in Nairobi are preparing for the influx with new housing, restaurants, and schools.
- The decision to relocate the UN offices to Nairobi has not been finalized yet.
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