6,000 international visitors to attend inauguration of revamped Unep in Nairobi

Kenya’s profile in the international community is set to rise as a UN agency hosted in Nairobi formally opens its membership to all nations worldwide. The inauguration of a revamped United Nations Environmental Programme (Unep), scheduled for next month, will see Nairobi host more than 6,000 international visitors The Gigiri-based UN agency, with 54 member states, is estimated to contribute over Sh30 billion annually to the local economy. With the membership now jumping to 193 states, this is expected to create a formidable economic zone for Nairobi. The historic meeting, which upgrades Unep’s membership from 53 to 193, will attract about 1,200 high level official delegates and an estimated 5,000 individuals from other interest groups and civil societies. Read more at: www.standardmedia.co.ke