President William Ruto departed for the United States on Friday evening to participate in the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
In a statement on Friday, September 20, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed described the event as a key platform for addressing critical global issues such as sustainable development, global governance, and climate action.
President Ruto’s participation will focus on advocating for significant reforms to multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, to ensure they can meet today’s urgent challenges.
“At the ‘Summit of the Future’ forum, he will call for a thorough review of the multilateral system, highlighting its inability to effectively address interrelated crises such as climate change, the debt burden, complex conflicts, and the erosion of democratic governance,” read part of the statement.
The Head of State will also take part in high-level discussions on bridging the digital divide, ensuring inclusion in the digital economy, and managing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data governance equitably.
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During his visit, President William Ruto will be expected to hold different meetings with world leaders and organizations to increase the partnership by the nation, as it pursues opportunities through trade, investment, and diplomacy.
Discussions will cover climate action, renewable energy, and digital innovation, among other topics.
He will also meet United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss Kenya’s role in the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, as well as its hosting of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi.
“President Ruto’s interventions will reflect the continent’s broader concerns, particularly in climate change, financial reforms, and technological governance,” the statement added.
The visit comes just weeks after President Ruto jetted back into the country from an official visit to Germany.
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