President William Ruto will reaffirm Kenya's commitment to multilateralism, push for reforms of the global financial system, and advocate fair access to development finance for developing nations during the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The Assembly, which opened on September 9, concludes on September 29.
Ruto, who has departed for the summit in the US, will also call for reforms of the United Nations to make it more inclusive and better equipped to address global peace and security challenges, with particular focus on peace efforts in Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Haiti.
“President Ruto will participate in the Committee of Ten (C-10) Summit, where he will champion Africa's position on UN Security Council reform and emphasise cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,” said State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed.
During UNGA week, Kenya will host a high-level side event on Haiti to share lessons from the deployment of troops under the Multinational Security Support Mission, aimed at guiding future global security efforts.
As Chair of the African Union's Committee of Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), Ruto will convene deliberations to consolidate Africa’s position and mobilize leaders ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
The President will also host a High-Level Breakfast on Affordable Housing, with more than 30 Heads of State and Government expected to attend, highlighting housing as a key pillar of social transformation.
He is also set to hold bilateral talks with world leaders, development partners, and industry executives to advance Kenya’s interests, attract investment, and strengthen partnerships in critical sectors such as agriculture, technology, infrastructure, and energy under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
