United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o as an advisor to Local and Regional governments.
The governor joins the UN Advisory Board, which will play a role in strengthening the engagement of local and regional governments in intergovernmental planning processes.
The Advisory Group will advise the UN Secretary-General on local and regional governments' engagement and action issues.
This is to help Member States make decisions regarding recovery measures from multiple and overlapping crises and implement international agreements and standards, including sustainable development, given the significant role that local and regional governments play in coordinating with the national governments to achieve the SDGs.
“As a member of the Advisory Group, I trust I can count on your knowledge and expertise on multi-level governance to localize and align efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.”
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“Establishing this Advisory Group also offers UN Member States an unprecedented opportunity to promote inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism, as envisioned in the United Nations Secretary General’s “Our Common Agenda”.
The "Pact for the Future" could benefit from Member States considering the Advisory Group's recommendations regarding municipal and regional governments' participation in international processes.
Governor Nyong'o thanked the UN Secretary-General for the honor of appointing him to this crucial committee in accepting the position.
“It is with humility that I accept this appointment, promising that I will do my best to promote the ideals and objectives of the UN as a member of the Advisory Group in advancing the cause of local and regional governments.”
