President Ruto advocates for a fairer UN Security Council
“Peace and security cannot be monopolised by a few nations. Decision-making must reflect global participation,” Ruto added.
President William Ruto, during his recent visit to China, reiterated the need for significant reforms to the United Nations Security Council.
Speaking at Peking University on Wednesday, Ruto criticized the current structure of the council, which he described as outdated and dominated by five permanent members.
He pointed out that the council’s legitimacy is increasingly questioned due to the double standards of its members, where some support peace resolutions while fueling conflicts.
"The Security Council, once a beacon for peace and diplomacy, now has one permanent member invading one country, while another member takes sides in conflict," he remarked, though he did not specify any particular country.
Ruto emphasized that the council’s framework, formed after World War II, no longer reflects the world’s current multipolar reality.
He called for a restructuring of the council to allow equal regional representation, especially for regions that have been historically marginalized, such as Africa and Latin America.
"Peace and security cannot be monopolised by a few nations. Decision-making must reflect global participation," Ruto added.
Despite support from developing countries, major powers like the United States, Russia, and China are divided on how to reform the council.
China backs increased representation for the Global South but resists changes to the existing permanent members’ privileges, while the U.S. favors a modest expansion of non-permanent seats but insists on maintaining its veto power.