“Africa’s continued exclusion, despite bearing a significant share of the Security Council’s agenda and peacekeeping responsibilities, undermines the legitimacy and effectiveness of the United Nations,” Ruto said while addressing ambassadors, high commissioners and heads of international institutions resident in Kenya. The President said Kenya hopes for a United Nations that is better equipped to respond decisively to the complex challenges of the modern world, ranging from conflict and humanitarian crises to global health threats and development pressures. He reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic engagement with the international community in pursuit of shared prosperity. Ruto said Kenya remains “a firm proponent of a rules-based international order” that safeguards the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter. He noted that a strong and well-resourced United Nations remains indispensable in addressing the interconnected crises facing the world today.

Source: The Star February 09, 2026 13:15 UTC