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Why Kenya's diplomacy is under scrutiny as it prepares to host UN human rights hub

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on December 17, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenya's diplomatic standing is under renewed focus as Nairobi prepares to host a regional human rights hub, a move seen as bolstering the country's position as a key player in African diplomacy amid scrutiny over its human rights record.

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced the establishment of the multi-country office of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Nairobi, describing it as a strategic win for the city's status as a hub for international organisations.

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