09 Mar 2019 | 05:47 PM UTC
Kenya: UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi March 11-15
Nairobi to host fourth UN Environment Assembly March 11-15; heightened security and associated transportation disruptions to be anticipated
Event
Nairobi will host the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) from Monday, March 11, to Friday, March 15. Events will take place at the United Nations complex in the Gigiri area, and will be attended by a representatives from a variety of interests, including government, private sector, NGOs, and environmental activist groups; Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and French President Emmanual Macron are among the dignitaries expected to be in attendance. Heightened security measures and associated transportation disruptions are to be anticipated across the city, particularly in the vicinity of the Gigiri UN complex, including road closures and security checkpoints. Disruptions and delays are also possible at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Advice
Individuals present in Nairobi are advised to monitor developments to the situation, anticipate a heightened security presence, road closures, and other transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities or their home government.
