Ruto seeks to boost opportunities for Bottom-Up agenda at UN
President William Ruto, who is on a visit to the United States of America, is expected to hold side talks on boosting opportunities for young Kenyans through the bottom-up agenda at UNGA 80 in New York.
In a statement on his official X account on Monday, September 22, 2025, the Head of State acknowledged he will be voicing Kenya’s stand and unlocking opportunities for the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda.
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“At UNGA 80: Voicing Kenya’s Stand and Unlocking Opportunities for the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda,” Ruto noted.
Likewise, according to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the president is expected to hold various side talks and events.
He noted that in New York, the Head of State will attend a roundtable meeting with the U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-Africa Business Center and AmCham Kenya on September 25.
“He will also push for reforms of the United Nations to make it more inclusive and to address global peace and security challenges, including enhancing peace efforts in Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Haiti,” State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said.
At the 80th UNGA, the president will reaffirm Kenya’s commitment to multilateralism, advocate for reforms of the global financial system, and call for fair access to development finance for developing countries.
Ruto’s scheduled side talks
On the other hand, Ruto will also push for reforms of the United Nations to make it more inclusive and to address global peace and security challenges, including enhancing peace efforts in Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Haiti.
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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 emphasize cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition, during UNGA week, Kenya will host a high-level side event on Haiti to share lessons learned since the deployment of troops under the Multinational Security Support Mission, aimed at informing the next steps in global security efforts. EE
As Chair of the African Union’s Committee of Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), President Ruto will convene deliberations to consolidate Africa’s position and rally 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, positioning housing as a pillar of social transformation.
