<\/a><\/p>\nIn her remarks, Juma described the reception as an emotional moment as she prepares to leave national service for the multilateral stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I scan this room, I don\u2019t just see officials and distinguished guests. I see colleagues, friends and family,\u201d she said, thanking Mudavadi and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs for organising the event in her honour.<\/p>\n
She said the new assignment comes with both excitement and nostalgia, as she transitions from her role as National Security Advisor to President William Ruto and Secretary to the National Security Council, a position she has held since September 2022.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs I prepare to take up my assignment, I am both joyful and nostalgic,\u201d she said, noting that while the opportunity to contribute to the UN\u2019s work is welcome, leaving home carries \u201ca tinge of melancholy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Juma said she will take up the new role at a critical moment for the international system, as countries grapple with the growing threat of drugs, transnational crime, corruption and terrorism.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe success of UNODC is hinged on stronger cooperation, alignment and synergy of action at global, regional, national and local levels,\u201d she said, adding that Kenya had prepared her well for the assignment.<\/p>\n
She also used the occasion to pay tribute to leaders, colleagues, mentors, family and members of the media who had supported her throughout her career in public service and diplomacy.<\/p>\n
Mudavadi, in his address, hailed Juma as one of Kenya\u2019s most distinguished public servants, saying her appointment was both well deserved and a source of pride for the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmbassador Juma\u2019s appointment will add significant value to the United Nations system, as it taps into a rich career experience defined by exemplary leadership, sharp knowledge and practice of diplomacy, and a fervent, strategic advancement of national, regional and global peace and security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He thanked President Ruto for allowing Juma to take up the global assignment and also expressed Kenya\u2019s appreciation to UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres for entrusting her with the post.<\/p>\n
Mudavadi said the appointment reaffirmed Kenya\u2019s standing on the international stage and its continued leadership in multilateralism and global governance.<\/p>\n
He noted that Juma becomes the highest-ranking Kenyan to serve within the UN system and only the second African to hold the position.<\/p>\n
The Prime Cabinet Secretary also highlighted Juma\u2019s extensive career in public service, including her roles as Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Foreign Affairs and Energy, as well as Kenya\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union, IGAD and the UN Economic Commission for Africa.<\/p>\n
He said her experience across national, regional and international assignments had equipped her to steer the Vienna-based offices at a time of evolving global security and governance challenges.<\/p>\n
As she prepares to assume office, Juma said she was counting on the goodwill and support of Kenya\u2019s partners and the wider diplomatic community.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can only make one promise: to put my best foot forward and not let any one of you or Kenya down,\u201d she said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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![<\/a><\/p>\nIn her remarks, Juma described the reception as an emotional moment as she prepares to leave national service for the multilateral stage.<\/p>\n\u201cWhen I scan this room, I don\u2019t just see officials and distinguished guests. I see colleagues, friends and family,\u201d she said, thanking Mudavadi and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs for organising the event in her honour.<\/p>\nShe said the new assignment comes with both excitement and nostalgia, as she transitions from her role as National Security Advisor to President William Ruto and Secretary to the National Security Council, a position she has held since September 2022.<\/p>\n\u201cAs I prepare to take up my assignment, I am both joyful and nostalgic,\u201d she said, noting that while the opportunity to contribute to the UN\u2019s work is welcome, leaving home carries \u201ca tinge of melancholy.\u201d<\/p>\nJuma said she will take up the new role at a critical moment for the international system, as countries grapple with the growing threat of drugs, transnational crime, corruption and terrorism.<\/p>\n\u201cThe success of UNODC is hinged on stronger cooperation, alignment and synergy of action at global, regional, national and local levels,\u201d she said, adding that Kenya had prepared her well for the assignment.<\/p>\nShe also used the occasion to pay tribute to leaders, colleagues, mentors, family and members of the media who had supported her throughout her career in public service and diplomacy.<\/p>\nMudavadi, in his address, hailed Juma as one of Kenya\u2019s most distinguished public servants, saying her appointment was both well deserved and a source of pride for the country.<\/p>\n\u201cAmbassador Juma\u2019s appointment will add significant value to the United Nations system, as it taps into a rich career experience defined by exemplary leadership, sharp knowledge and practice of diplomacy, and a fervent, strategic advancement of national, regional and global peace and security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\nHe thanked President Ruto for allowing Juma to take up the global assignment and also expressed Kenya\u2019s appreciation to UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres for entrusting her with the post.<\/p>\nMudavadi said the appointment reaffirmed Kenya\u2019s standing on the international stage and its continued leadership in multilateralism and global governance.<\/p>\nHe noted that Juma becomes the highest-ranking Kenyan to serve within the UN system and only the second African to hold the position.<\/p>\nThe Prime Cabinet Secretary also highlighted Juma\u2019s extensive career in public service, including her roles as Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Foreign Affairs and Energy, as well as Kenya\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union, IGAD and the UN Economic Commission for Africa.<\/p>\nHe said her experience across national, regional and international assignments had equipped her to steer the Vienna-based offices at a time of evolving global security and governance challenges.<\/p>\nAs she prepares to assume office, Juma said she was counting on the goodwill and support of Kenya\u2019s partners and the wider diplomatic community.<\/p>\n\u201cI can only make one promise: to put my best foot forward and not let any one of you or Kenya down,\u201d she said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NAIROBI, Kenya, March 29 \u2014 Kenya\u2019s top diplomatic and political leadership on Friday evening honoured Ambassador Monica Juma at a high-level reception in Nairobi, marking her appointment to one of the most senior positions within the United Nations system. 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