Trump pushes UN workers pay cuts in sweeping reform initiative

Delegates at High-level Segment Opening of UNEA-7 at the UN Headquarters on December 11,2025 during UNEA-7.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

Thousands of UN employees, including those based in Nairobi, could see their salaries and benefits reduced under US-backed reforms aimed at reshaping the organisation’s structure and spending priorities.

The chops are contained in President Donald Trump’s proposals to make the United Nations leaner and more efficient.