Ruto arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
By Aloys Michael, September 21, 2025President William Ruto has arrived in the United States ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
The Head of State in an X post on Sunday, September 21, 2025, said he looks forward to advocating reform of the global financial system, fair development finance, a more inclusive UN, and stronger global climate action.
“I will also engage fellow heads of state and government and private sector leaders to strengthen existing ties and explore new areas of cooperation that will advance Kenya’s transformation agenda,” the statement read.
He was warmly received by international leaders and some Kenyan leaders, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also holds the Foreign Affairs docket.
The Assembly, which opened September 9, 2025, concludes on September 29, 2025.
The High-Level Week meetings of the UNGA bring together world leaders at a critical moment for multilateralism.
Ruto is pushing for Kenya’s role in global cooperation, calling for reforms of the financial system and demanding fair access to development finance for developing nations.
He is also expecting to advocate for a more inclusive United Nations that can effectively address pressing global peace and security challenges.
It is worth noting that Kenya’s peacekeeping efforts in Haiti were praised at the UN General Assembly.
Ruto’s push for peace
His agenda includes enhancing peace efforts in Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Haiti.
At the Committee of Ten (C-10) Summit, Ruto will push for Africa’s position on UN Security Council reform while stressing the importance of cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Kenya will host a high-level side event on Haiti during UNGA week, sharing lessons learned from the deployment of troops under the Multinational Security Support Mission.
Recently, the Kenya-led troops in Haiti successfully recaptured the highly strategic TELECO site in Kenscoff following a night-long operation.
The meeting is expected to guide the next steps in strengthening global security efforts.
As Chair of the African Union’s Committee of Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), Ruto will lead deliberations to consolidate Africa’s position ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
In addition, he will host a High-Level Breakfast on Affordable Housing, bringing together more than 30 Heads of State and Government to highlight housing as a foundation of social transformation.
According to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the President will also hold bilateral talks with global leaders, development partners, and industry executives to secure investments and partnerships in key sectors such as agriculture, technology, infrastructure, and energy.