×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

UN chief advocates for 'UN 2.0' to address modern challenges

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses journalists in Nairobi on May 03, 2023, during his official visit. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday stressed the importance of a "strengthened and modernized" United Nations to more effectively serve and assist global populations.

Amid multifaceted crises ranging from conflicts to climate, and poverty and inequality, the world looks to the UN "to help deliver the better, safer and greener world we need," the top UN official said.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 4 hrs ago
Sports
Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory
Volleyball and Handball
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
By Ben Ahenda 1 day ago
Sports
Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
By Ben Ahenda 1 day ago
Rugby
Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again