Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi chairs a meeting of senior officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 10, 2025/xKenya is gearing up to make its voice heard at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with President William Ruto expected to lead the country’s delegation from September 19 to 26.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei met senior Ministry officials Wednesday to sharpen the country’s strategy and priorities ahead of the high-profile global forum.
According to the officials, Kenya’s mission at the global forum will be to champion issues that shape not only national development but also Africa’s future and shared global prosperity.
This year’s Assembly comes at a critical time, offering the country a platform to champion issues central to its national development and Africa’s shared future.
Mudavadi said President Ruto will spotlight climate action, peace and stability, affordable housing, reform of the global financial system, and inclusive development as priorities that demand urgent international attention.
He will also use the milestone 80th session not only to contribute to global debates but also to ensure that outcomes translate into real benefits for citizens back home.
“This is about making sure global decisions impact ordinary Kenyans in a meaningful way,” Sing’oei said.
Beyond the high-level debates, President Ruto and his team will use the Assembly to deepen bilateral ties, forge new alliances, and attract partnerships aimed at spurring investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.
For Kenya, UNGA 80 is more than speeches and resolutions, it is an opportunity to drive partnerships that foster innovation, sustainable growth, and prosperity for both the region and the wider world, said Mudavadi.
Ruto’s trip to US will be his first since President Donald Trump returned to power.
Speaking during an event on August 16, he revealed about the trip stating that beyond the diplomatic agenda, he has a series of engagements.
He announced plans to meet the Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards where he intends to persuade them to fast-track the establishment of "world-class recording studios".
The completion of the studios in the country, he stated, will pave the way for Nairobi to host the first African edition of the Grammys.
“The Grammy team has already expressed interest in anchoring their presence within our new Talanta Stadium," Ruto said.
"I have directed the Ministry of Youth and Creative Economy to move with speed to deliver a truly state-of-the-art creative hub for our artistes, producers, and innovators."
Ruto said he will also engage with leaders of major global technology companies, including Facebook, Google and YouTube.
This is in a bid to expand digital opportunities for Kenyans.
Top on his agenda is pushing for M-PESA integration into Facebook’s payment system to enable seamless payouts for creators, and lobbying Google to allow Kenyans to buy adverts using M-PESA.
“These steps will empower our creators and small businesses, making it easier to monetise content and products online. While some may doubt, we will respond with real, tangible results that uplift our people,” Ruto added.
