Venue:  Kraftory Biergarten - Restaurant, Beer Garden and Padel, Red Hill Rd, Nairobi

Join us for our first UNKLESA Padel Social!

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, UNKLESA members are invited to enjoy a fun morning of movement, laughter, and community. A fun fitness and networking event for UNKLESA members, encouraging wellness, physical activity, and relaxed social bonding opportunity.

Fee: 800 KES per person

Registration Deadline: 11th December

Register now to secure your spot!

Venue:  Conference room to be communicated

Hands-On Seminar: Creating PowerPoint Presentations Using AI Tools

We are delighted to invite you to an inspiring, hands-on seminar led by Christina Christoforou, a creative practitioner specialised in graphic design, illustration, and art direction. With a BA and MA from the University of the Arts London and professional experience spanning art direction in Greece and independent illustration in the UK, she now consults for organisations in the development sector—bringing a refined visual eye and a thoughtful, human-centered approach to every project.

This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to simple, practical ways to use AI tools to enhance your presentations and bring your ideas to life with clarity and creativity. No prior knowledge of AI tools is needed

What you’ll explore:

• Brainstorming and refining ideas using simple prompts

• Crafting outlines and scripting your slides

• Summarizing and simplifying large documents

• Grammar-checking and polishing your content

• Creating AI-generated images for your slides

• Upscaling and enhancing visuals, plus creating mockups

• Developing a basic colour palette

• Designing slides faster using easy, entry-level AI techniques

Important:

• Please bring your laptop

• Have at least one old presentation ready for hands-on practice

• This is a practical session — no presentation file will be shared afterward, so kindly take notes

Registration Deadline: 2nd December

We look forward to learning, creating, and exploring together at this enriching session.

Venue:  The Sage Delicacy, 183 Gigiri Close

Celebrate the season of togetherness with Babel Café, a festive morning designed to bring UNKLESA members together to learn, connect, and create! Whether you want to practice a new language, meet fellow members, or explore your creative side, there’s something for everyone.

 What’s in store:

• Join a language table — Swahili, French, or Arabic

• Connect with fellow members over light snacks

• Make festive Wooden bead coasters and holiday greeting card

• Make Masai beadwork — earrings, bracelets, necklaces

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, share, and create lasting memories.

Registration Deadline: 1st December

Staff members signed up for UNON language programme are also warmly invited to register and join the experience.

Venue:  Online via Google Meet

Theme: “Your Voice, Our Direction”

Come share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback as we reflect on the year, celebrate our milestones, and discuss what lies ahead for UNKLESA. Building on the feedback shared through our recent member survey, this session will provide a space to listen, learn, and explore how we can serve our community better.

Together, we’ll look at what’s working, where we can grow, and how we can continue strengthening UNKLESA as a supportive and connected network.

Link: To be shared upon registration

Your voice matters — let’s connect, reflect, and shape the path forward, together.

Venue:  UN Conference Room (to be announced)

Theme: “My Day, My Rights”

Join us to celebrate World Children’s Day with a joyful and meaningful morning centered on children’s voices, rights, and creativity.

Program Highlights:

• Opening Reflection & UN Message

• Short Film Screening

• Interactive Yoga / Movement Session for Children - led by our member and certified yoga instructor Nidhi Jain.

• Creative Wall Exhibition (art, storytelling, expression)

• Children’s Voice Moment 

• Community bonding 

Instructor:
Namaste, I am Nidhi, a certified Kids Yoga Teacher with a passion for helping children discover the joy of movement, mindfulness, and self-expression. Through playful yoga poses, breathing exercises, and imagination, I create a safe and fun space where kids can build confidence, focus, and inner calm - both on and off the mat. 
In this class, we will stretch, move, breathe, and explore yoga through stories, games, and imagination. You will feel strong, happy, and calm - all while having lots of fun!

We warmly invite families with their children to come together in honor of this global day — to listen, celebrate, and uplift every child’s voice.

Registration Deadline: 16th November

Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

Join us for a morning of language exchange, cultural bonding, and creative hands-on activities!

At Babel Café, you’ll have the chance to:

• Join a language practice table — Swahili, English, French, or Arabic

• Meet and interact with fellow UNKLESA members over coffee

• Try Masai beadwork (earrings, bracelets, necklaces)

• Make wooden bead coasters in a guided mini workshop

Contribution: 250 KSH per person

Funds collected will support our instructors and future Babel Café events.

M-PESA Payment:
Paybill Business No: 522 522
Account No: 1124668357

We look forward to welcoming you — come learn, connect, and create!

Registration Deadline: 9th November

Staff members signed up for UNON language programme are also warmly invited to register and join the experience.

We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

During this gathering, we will share a brief overview of the past year’s activities and formally introduce the new Board.

Your presence and participation will be greatly valued as we reflect on our progress and look ahead to the year to come.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Venue:  UN Conference Room will be informed to registered members

United Nations Office at Nairobi Joint Medical Service will conduct an Emergency Life Support Skills training for non-medical personnel. This training imparts the requisite skills for Basic Life Support and Emergency First Aid, enabling participants to offer initial lifesaving interventions that could prove vital before medical personnel arrive. These skills are useful not only in the workplace but also in daily lives. 

UNKLESA has a few available slots for this training, which will be conducted alongside other UN staff members.

Members who have previously taken this course are encouraged to attend again if more than 2 years have passed, as a refresher is highly recommended.

Please note: This training will take place over two full days, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.

Deadline for registration:-  15th October

Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

Join us for an engaging language discussion event! Gather around one of our dedicated tables to practice Swahili, English, French and Arabic with fellow members. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun while sharing coffee together.

Special Highlights

• Language Guidance: We're thrilled to have Peter Obiero, a dedicated Swahili teacher, to enrich our practice sessions.

• Cultural Craft Experience: Discover the beauty of Maasai beadwork! Try your hand at creating traditional earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and coaster making with wooden beads, inspired by the intricate designs of the Maasai tribe.

NOTE: Since this is the final event of the current board year, we plan to collect some funds to better support our instructors and prepare for future Babel Cafe events. Please join us at Babel Cafe by paying 250 KSH per person.

M-PESA Payment On the M-PESA app,
Paybill Business #: 522 522
Account #: 1124668357

Light refreshments will be provided by UNKLESA.

Deadline for registration:- 7th October

Staff members signed up for UNON language programme are also warmly invited to register and join the experience.

Venue:  Paradise Lost

Bigger, Better and Tastier

It’s that time again our much-loved UNKLESA Annual Picnic is back, and this year we’re making it bigger, better and tastier than ever! Pack your picnic blankets, gather your family, and join us at the breathtaking Paradise Lost a hidden gem just 20 minutes from the UN compound. 

Food, Fun & Creative Flavors!

This year, UNKLESA is bringing the magic with:

• Freshly made pizzas straight from our live counter 

• A clown to entertain the kids

• Fun team games & exciting challenges for everyone

• Then roll up your sleeves and unleash you creativity

And in true picnic spirit…
Don’t forget to bring along your favorite dish for our potluck feast!

Picnic Fees (Per household)

• UNKLESA Members: Kes1,000

• Non-UNKLESA Members: Kes 1,500

Additional Fees (Entry fees)

• Children (0 - 5 years): Free

• Children (5 - 11 years): Kes 350

• 11 years & above: Kes 530

• Car Parking: Kes 200

Pay via M-PESA:

• Paybill: 522522 

• Account No: 1124668357

Adventure Awaits! (Optional Activities)

• Zipline – Kes 1,700

• Archery (8 arrows) – Kes 600

• Boat Ride – Kes 530

• Motorboat (20 min) – Kes 800

• Waterfall, Caves & Nature Trails – Kes 530

• Kids Zone (whole day) – Kes 530

• Horse Ride – Kes 1,000

Deadline for registration:- 10th September

Save the date, register early, and get ready for the biggest UNKLESA Picnic yet!

Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

Join us for an engaging language discussion event! Gather around one of our dedicated tables to practice Swahili, English, French and Arabic with fellow members. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun while sharing coffee together.

Special Highlights

• Language Guidance: We're thrilled to have Peter Obiero, a dedicated Swahili teacher, to enrich our practice sessions.

• Cultural Craft Experience: Discover the beauty of Maasai beadwork! Try your hand at creating traditional earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and coaster making with wooden beads, inspired by the intricate designs of the Maasai tribe.

Light refreshments will be provided by UNKLESA.

Deadline for registration:- 8th September

Staff members signed up for UNON language programme are also warmly invited to register and join the experience.

Venue:  UN Conference Room

By UNKLESA member Tamara Topuridze.

This interactive session will provide participants with a practical and engaging introduction to the fundamentals of project management, tailored for beginners and professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds.

The session will focus on:

• What is a Project? - Understanding the definition, characteristics, and purpose of projects, and how they differ from ongoing operations.

• Role of the Project Manager: Combining technical skills with leadership, communication, and servant leadership principles.

• Project management approaches – Overview of Predictive (Waterfall), Agile, and Hybrid methods, with real-life examples of where each works best.

• The Five Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing, explained through practical examples.

• Managing key constraints to deliver the project’s value: understanding the “Iron Triangle” of Scope, Time, and Cost, and strategies to manage them effectively.

• Stakeholder management and the power of communication: practical tips for identifying risks early, addressing issues, and engaging stakeholders diplomatically and effectively.

Interactive Elements:

• Icebreaker: “Project Management in 3 Words”: Participants share their first impressions of project management to foster connection and understanding.

• Team Exercise: “Build a Tower (with Constraints)”: A small group activity that demonstrates planning, adaptability, and teamwork under changing conditions.

Deadline for registration: 5th September

Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

With UNKLESA’s very own creative star, Salma Elsherif

Take a break, unwind, and discover the joy of watercolor painting in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or just craving some creative “me-time,” this session is all about letting go, having fun, and connecting with others through color and calm.

Materials will be provided by UNKLESA.
Maximum participants: 15 - secure your spot early!

No pressure, no perfection - just paint, play, and good company.

Deadline for registration: 21st August

Venue:  Karura Forest (location will be shared with all registered participants)

Elevate your well-being! Join us for an enriching hike in Karura Forest. Connect with nature, build lasting memories, and enjoy true companionship. This is your incredible opportunity to refresh and reconnect!

UNKLESA members are kindly responsible for their individual Karura Forest entry and parking fees.

Light refreshments will be provided by UNKLESA.

Deadline for registration: 18th August 2025

Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

Join us for an engaging language discussion event! Gather around one of our dedicated tables to practice Swahili, English, French and Arabic with fellow members. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun while sharing coffee together.

Special Highlights

• Language Guidance: We're thrilled to have Peter Obiero, a dedicated Swahili teacher, to enrich our practice sessions.

• Cultural Craft Experience: Discover the beauty of Maasai beadwork! Try your hand at creating traditional earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and coaster making with wooden beads, inspired by the intricate designs of the Maasai tribe.

Light refreshments will be provided by UNKLESA.

Deadline for registration:- 18th August

Staff members are also warmly invited to register and join the experience.

Venue:  Online

Join us for an online workshop focused on the psychological impact of relocation and the effects of organisational and financial dependency on the mental health of many members. It’s a topic that every UNKLESA member has experienced. Still, few have the space to explore it openly.

Key topics may include:

• The identity shift from professional to dependent status

• Emotional challenges of financial and organisational dependency

• Early signs of burnout or silent grief in new postings

• Strategies for resilience and psychological autonomy abroad.

Facilitated by Olya Shumylo(Psychologist | Researcher). 

She has worked with diplomatic and expat spouses since 2018 through therapy, group facilitation, and academic research. Her recent paper explored the mental health impact of the first diplomatic posting on spouses, including the loss of professional identity and shifts in couple dynamics. It remains the only qualitative study to date focused solely on this unique life stage. Additionally, she is involved in policy discussions on how to better support accompanying spouses in international contexts.

Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

Join us for an engaging language discussion event! Gather around one of our dedicated tables to practice Swahili, English, French and Arabic with fellow members. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun while sharing coffee together.

Special Highlights

• Language Guidance: We're thrilled to have Peter Obiero, a dedicated Swahili teacher, to enrich our practice sessions.

• Cultural Craft Experience: Discover the beauty of Maasai beadwork! Try your hand at creating traditional earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and coaster making with wooden beads, inspired by the intricate designs of the Maasai tribe.

Light refreshments will be provided by UNKLESA.

Deadline for registration:- 30th Jun

Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

Join us for an engaging language discussion event! Gather around one of our dedicated tables to practice Swahili, English, French and Arabic with fellow members. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun while sharing coffee together.

Special Highlights

• Language Guidance: We're thrilled to have Peter Obiero, a dedicated Swahili teacher, to enrich our practice sessions.

• Cultural Craft Experience: Discover the beauty of Maasai beadwork! Try your hand at creating traditional earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and coaster making with wooden beads, inspired by the intricate designs of the Maasai tribe.

Light refreshments will be provided by UNKLESA.

Deadline for registration:- 16th Jun

Venue:  Sensory Tea Farm

Join us for a guided tour through the Sensory Garden and Tea Farm, where you’ll connect with the outdoors and enjoy a relaxing day with friends and family.

Tour Highlights

• Tea Farm Tour

• Tea Harvesting

• Making Orthodox Tea

• Scented Garden Tour

• Making a Scented Bag

• Herbal Tea Tasting

• Composition and Recycling

• Tour the Plant Nursery

• Hike to Naiposha Gardens

• Picnic (bring your food and drinks)

Cost

• Adults: KES 1800

• Kids (13 –17 years): KES 1000

• Kids (3 –12 years): KES 600

• Kids under 3: FREE

Transport from UN Commissary to Sensory Tea Farm

• Per person: KES 350
  (UNKLESA is covering 50% of transport costs)

• Departure from UNON: 10:30 AM

• Return to UNON: 3:00 PM

• Prefer to drive? Directions

Food & Refreshments

• Live pizza counter by UNKLESA at the farm!
  (Note: There’s no café or restaurant on site.)

• Not a pizza person? Feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks

• UNKLESA will provide packed juice or soda

What to Bring:

• Water bottle

• Picnic mat or chair

• Sun hat or umbrella

Fun for all ages! Don’t miss out on this refreshing day outdoors.

Venue:  UN Conference Room To Be Announced

Presenter: Zainab Jagani

As an individual strives to make changes in their lives to become the best version of themselves, the journey of self-improvement is cyclical. There are moments of fulfillment, joy, and success, as well as those of failure, challenges, and breakdowns.
This session aims to understand some of the challenges that occur, normalize them, and show participants how to manage them in ways that leaves the individual empowered and equipped to continue building self-leadership. 

Zainab Jagani is a Deep Transformational Coach and a facilitator of self-development workshops. Since 2018, she has been guiding individuals on their personal growth journeys, integrating deep coaching into her practice since 2022. She is also a trained mental health first aider, using this knowledge in her approach to transformation.

With a passion for self-leadership, Zainab creates coaching spaces where individuals connect with their most authentic selves, unlocking their potential and personal power. Her dedication to this work is deeply personal. Having experienced her own profound transformation, she understands what it takes to move from surviving to thriving.

A lifelong learner, Zainab continuously explores new insights, experiences, and perspectives. She is committed to fostering meaningful conversations that contribute to individual and collective evolution, making transformation not just a possibility but a reality.

Deadline for registration: 9th June.

Join us for a fun-filled Coffee Social on Tuesday, May 27, as we mix friendly competition with warm conversations and good coffee!

What's brewing?

Enjoy a relaxed morning over coffee and great company, followed by a bowling competition where you can show off your skills (or just have a laugh)! To keep things exciting, we’ve got 2 gift vouchers for the winners.

UNKLESA will cover the cost of bowling and coffee exclusively for registered UNKLESA members.

Non-members: KES 1,000 per person

Registration Deadline: Sunday, 25 May 2025

Don’t miss this chance to unwind, connect, and roll a few strikes together. Whether you're a pro or a first-timer, this is your lane to have fun!

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Venue:  UN Events and Wellness Center, Sundowner Area

Join us for an engaging language discussion event! Gather around one of our dedicated tables to practice Swahili, English, French and Arabic with fellow members. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun while sharing coffee together.

Special Highlights

• Language Guidance: We're thrilled to have Peter Obiero, a dedicated Swahili teacher, to enrich our practice sessions.

• Cultural Craft Experience: Discover the beauty of Maasai beadwork! Try your hand at creating traditional earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and coaster making with wooden beads, inspired by the intricate designs of the Maasai tribe.

Light refreshments will be provided by UNKLESA.

Deadline for registration:- 19th May

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Venue:  Online (Webinar link will be shared with registered participants) 

In today's digital world, protecting our data and online presence is more urgent than ever.
It is crucial that everyone in UNKLESA understands the threats posed by phishing attacks and takes proactive measures to secure their digital presence.
To further unpack this matter, the UNKLESA Training & Development Team is hosting an important session on Phishing Awareness with support from United Nations Office at Nairobi Information and Communication Technology Services (UNON ICTS).
 
This session has the following objectives:

• Identify Phishing Types: Understand various phishing attacks and their common characteristics.

• Understand Consequences of Phishing Attacks: Get to understand the implications of falling victim to phishing attacks.

• Recognize and Report Suspicious Emails: Learn how to spot phishing emails and take appropriate reporting actions.

• Applying Best Practices: Implement effective security measures and online safety measures to prevent phishing attacks.

• Q & A session

Deadline for registration:  06th May 

Your participation is vital in enhancing our cybersecurity awareness and ensuring a safer online environment for everyone.

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Venue:  Ankole Grill, Kitisuru

The Diplomatic Mingle 2025 is an exclusive and sophisticated networking soirée designed to foster meaningful connections among UNKLESA members, their spouses/partners, and esteemed members of Nairobi’s diplomatic community. Set in an atmosphere of elegance, camaraderie, and cultural exchange, this distinguished gathering promises an evening of elevated experiences.

Why Attend?

• Network with diplomats, expatriates, and professionals, while gaining global insights and exchanging ideas in an inspiring setting.

• Increase awareness, grow your network.

• Support UNKLESA's initiatives by participating in our Raffle Drawing, featuring exciting prizes such as luxury getaways, spa treatments, gourmet delights, and more!

What to Expect

Exclusive networking opportunities
Cultural & social exchange with Nairobi's global community
Engagement & Entertainment – music, games, raffles & delicious food

Exciting Raffle Prizes Include:

• Revitalize Wellness & Spa (Glee Nairobi):  Spa Voucher

• Mafu’s Sweet Fix: Assorted box (brownies, cookies, cupcakes)

• The Hiso Collective: Hotel stay worldwide (valid for two adults)

• Sandstorm Kenya: Lara Bag worth 

• Too Good Foods: Gift vouchers 

• Serenity Spa (Gigiri):

  • 2 vouchers for a 60-minute Holistic Massage 

  • 1 voucher for a Wash & Blow Dry 

  • 1 voucher for a JANI Deep Cleanse Facial 

Raffle Tickets from Just Ksh 500!

Take your chance to win incredible prizes while supporting a great cause.

Cost of attendance

• UNKLESA Members & Their Spouses/Partners: KES 2,500 per person

• Non-Members & Diplomats: KES 3,000 per person

Payment Details  

Lipa na M-PESA:
Select Paybill
PayBill Number #: 522 522
Account #: 1124668357

Limited spaces available – register now to reserve your place at this exclusive gathering!

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