Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, in his speech during UN General Assembly session, expressed concern over the diminishing ability of the United Nations to prevent conflicts and maintain peace, citing ongoing wars and instability in regions like Gaza, Darfur, Ukraine, Yemen, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
He criticized powerful states for prioritizing unilateral actions and militarization over diplomacy, which has weakened multilateral institutions.
Ruto highlighted Kenya’s contributions to peacekeeping, particularly its role in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to fight Al-Shabaab.
He also noted Kenya’s involvement in South Sudan’s peace process through the Tumaini Initiative, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. Furthermore, he discussed Kenya’s role in the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, where 382 Kenyan police officers have been deployed to help restore order and protect communities from criminal gangs.
