Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o Appointed to UN Advisory Council
Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, the governor of Kisumu, has been appointed as a UN advisor on local governments.
The second-term governor announced the new position in a statement on Thursday, promising to serve assiduously.
“It is with humility that I accept my appointment as UN Advisor on Local Governments, promising that I will do my best to promote the ideals and objectives of the UN as a member of the Advisory Group in advancing the cause of local and regional governments,” Nyong’o stated.
The governor was appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and will advise the SG on engagement and action issues involving local and regional administrations.
As a consultant, he will assist Guterres and UN Member States in implementing international agreements and standards on sustainable development, gender equality, social inclusion, and climate action, among other topics.
This is not the Governor’s first international position.
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Nyong’o has served on several international boards and committees, including the Africa Monitor, the Nelson Mandela Institute for Science, Technology, and the Advancement of Knowledge, and the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA).
He is the Vice President of East Africa for the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) at present.
Locally, the professor has held the positions of Minister of Planning and National Development (2003–2005), Minister of Medical Services (2008–2013), Senator of Kisumu County (2013–2017), and Governor of Kisumu County (currently).
A few weeks have passed since the appointment of Ababu Namwamba to the United Nations.
President William Ruto appointed Namwamba to the United Nations (UN) Global Leadership Council of Generation Unlimited (GenU), where he will promote the Kenyan youth agenda on a global scale.
The appointment of Lupita Nyong’o follows the appointment of Ababu Namwamba to the United Nations.
President William Ruto appointed Namwamba to the United Nations (UN) Global Leadership Council of Generation Unlimited (GenU), where he will promote the Kenyan youth agenda on a global scale.
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o Appointed to UN Advisory Council
