UN Appoints Kenyan Chris Mburu As Resident Coordinator in Congo

Kenyan Chris Mburu has been appointed as the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mburu, who holds a master’s degree in law from Harvard University in the United States, was appointed to the position by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, with the approval of the host government.

“Mr. Mburu brings more than 25 years of experience in the areas of democracy, human rights, peace and development, having held senior positions with the United Nations and leading international organizations and policy think tanks in different parts of the world,” the UN said in a statement on Wednesday.

“He has worked in the United States, Switzerland and many countries in Africa.”

“A staunch promoter of the Sustainable Development Goals, his specific passion for education, coupled with his moving personal story inspired the acclaimed Emmy-nominated documentary A Small Act in 2010.”