Model United Nations 2026: A Historic Achievement for LFIDD
At the Lycée Français Denis Diderot de Nairobi, Model United Nations (MUN) is a key educational program designed to develop student leadership, critical thinking, diplomacy, and global citizenship.
In January and February 2026, our middle and high school students participated in two major international MUN conferences gathering more than 700 students and nearly 60 international schools across the region.
The results represent a historic milestone for our school.
15 Awards : a record performance
MS-MUN – Middle School | 6 Awards
- Best Resolution – Tech Committee
- Best Resolution – Security Council
- Best Speaker – Juliette Sy Suquet (Security Council)
- Best Speaker – Lila Cousins (Special Summit)
- Best Speaker – Denis Kariuki (Human Rights)
- Honorable Mention – Oceanne N’Dongo (Ecology)
ECAMUN – Lycée | 9 Awards
- Best Resolution – Human Rights
- Best Resolution – Ecology
- Best Resolution – Politics
- Best Delegate – Ghita Laassel (Security Council)
- Best Speaker – Hiba Maris (Ecology)
- Best Speaker – Haroun Haddad (Historical Decision Committee)
- Best Speaker – Estelle Moutou (World Language Committee)
- Best Speaker – Menna Ejigu (World Language Committee)
- Honorable Mention – Emmanuelle Malezieux (World Language Committee)
Recognized Skills and Academic Excellence
These international distinctions highlight:
- public speaking excellence
- analytical and geopolitical skills
- structured argumentation
- negotiation and resolution drafting
- leadership and teamwork
The MUN program at LFIDD reflects the academic standards of the AEFE network and strengthens students’ profiles for higher education applications worldwide.
A Strong Educational Commitment
This historic achievement was made possible thanks to the dedication and expertise of Mr Rajab Kombo and Julie Ménager, History and Geography teachers who provide rigorous and supportive guidance throughout the preparation process.
Their structured guidance enables students to develop skills in diplomacy, geopolitics, and public speaking, which are essential in an international education environment.
Une ambition renforcée pour 2026-2027
For the 2026–2027 academic year, LFIDD aims to expand participation in Model United Nations conferences within the AEFE regional network, reinforcing student leadership and international academic visibility.
Objective: to further strengthen student leadership and enhance the international visibility of our French school in Nairobi.
