UN Nairobi Staff Union

10/02/2026

Today, the Staff Union President together with members of the Council met with UNJSPF Director, Client Services Mr. Aliamane Bacar Said, to discuss issues affecting staff at the duty station regarding ongoing Pension Fund reviews and supporting staff during periods of uncertainty. Key topics included structured training for Council members on pension matters, technological improvements like the e-Pension platform and UN Digital ID and increasing capacity to assist with high-volume pension cases.

04/02/2026

The President of the Nairobi Staff Union, together with representatives from outposted offices, joined staff for the Annual General Meeting.
Reflections focused on the past term, highlighting both achievements and challenges. Despite the difficult period in 2025, the President acknowledged key achievements by the Council, including constructive advocacy, sustained dialogue with management, and the representation of staff interests under complex circumstances.
The impact of UN80 and other organizational changes was also addressed.
She reaffirmed her commitment to unity, collaboration, and staff engagement, while looking ahead to the next chapter for the Staff Union and the organization.
She thanked all staff for their participation and encouraged everyone to embrace unity, noting that together we remain stronger and more resilient.

14/01/2026

Yesterday at the UN Gigiri HQ, we marked a special milestone during the Long Service Award Ceremony organized by UNEP, UNON, UN-Habitat, in partnership with the NSU and Offices Away from HQ. The ceremony was attended by NSU President Ms. Pamela Odhiambo together with Ms. Inger Andersen, ED UNEP, Ms. Anacláudia Rosbach, ED UN-Habitat and Ms. Zainab Bangura, DG UNON.
This was a meaningful milestone as we celebrated and recognized colleagues who have diligently served the United Nations over the years. Their dedication, resilience, and commitment to the UN’s mission are truly inspiring. Their journeys remind us that institutions are built by people whose commitment endures through time and change.
Congratulations to all the awardees and thank you for your invaluable service.

14/11/2025

28/07/2025

Day one of the ICSC 100th session in Bern, Switzerland. Many issues that concerns staff are being discussed. Compensation Review, conditions of service for Professional and higher categories, salary survey methodologies among many other issues. CCISUA was represented by the President Nathalie Meynet, Ian Richards, VP conditions of service and Pamela Odhiambo VP. Outreach & Communication.
UN Nairobi Staff Union

24/06/2025

To mark . President of the Nairobi Staff Union, Ms. Pamela Odhiambo Joined Office of the Director General UNON Ms. Zainab Bangura and UN-Habitat Executive Director, Ms. Annaclaudia Rossbach to reflect this important day of "International Day of Women in Diplomacy".

09/06/2025

Today, the President of the UN Nairobi Staff Union & Offices away from Nairobi, Ms Pamela Odhiambo, participated in the official opening ceremony of the new UNFPA headquarters office in Gigiri, Nairobi. The event was officiated by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem and UNON Director General, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura. Also in attendance were UNFPA Country Representative, Mr. Anders Thomsen, and UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, Dr. Stephen Jackson, alongside members of UNFPA management and staff. This occasion marks a significant milestone in strengthening the United Nations’ presence and collaboration in Nairobi. Karibu Nairobi

13/05/2025

The NSU President Ms. Pamela Odhiambo and 1st Vice President Raymond Brandes attending CCISUA General assemble at the WFP HQ in rome. during the meeting ICSC Chairman Mr. Larbi Djacta accompanied by Mr. Yuri Orlov, OIC ICSC secretariat and Chief of Salaries and Allowances Division, addressing members of CCISUA and offering valuable insights on matters affecting staff across the UN system.

09/05/2025

Today, Mr. Marcos Zunino, Chief of the Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA), paid a courtesy visit to the Nairobi Staff Union (NSU) office. He was received by NSU President Ms. Pamela Odhiambo and some members of the Executive Committee. The meeting offered a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration in support of staff welfare and legal protection.

07/05/2025

Flag-Off Ceremony for the 2025 UNIAG Games Delegation was held today, officiated by Director-General Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, alongside Chiefs of Staff Mr. Erfan Ali (UN-Habitat) and Mr. Nicolas Bertrand (UNEP). The team is set to represent UN Kenya at the UNIAG Games in Rennes, France, from 14 to 18 May 2025. Best wishes to our colleagues.

05/05/2025

The Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Anti-Racism Ms. Mojankunyane Gumbi today met with the NSU President Ms. Pamela Odhiambo, joined by 1st Vice president Mr. Raymond Brandes and Ms. Sukhjinder Bassan. The meeting provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue on staff welfare and addressed critical issues related to racism within the UN system. This engagement underscores the UN’s ongoing commitment to confronting racism and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its operations.

01/05/2025

Not a commodity': UN staff rally over deep cuts

Hundreds of UN staff rallied in Geneva over deep funding cuts, especially from key donor the United States, which have led to mass-layoffs and threatened life-saving services around the world.
The demonstration, called by UN staff unions and associations, among them CCISUA and ILO led by Presidents Ms, Nathalie Meynet and Severine Deboos. The demonstrations brought together workers from a wide range of Geneva-based agencies, along with their families and supporters under a blazing sun.
Carrying signs reading "UN staff are not a commodity", "We stand for humanity", "Stop firing UN staff now" and "Protect the protectors", protesters poured into the square in front of the United Nations European headquarters.