Ruto Urges UN to Grant Africa Two Security Council Seats - September 2026

President William Ruto has called on the United Nations to grant Africa two permanent seats on the UN Security Council, also urging comprehensive reforms to the global financial system. Ruto has separately called for reforms to the UN Security Council as part of his broader diplomatic agenda. Ruto has reiterated his call for an increase in permanent African seats within the UN Security Council, reinforcing Kenya's position on multilateral reform. At the same time, a Kenyan delegation's attendance at the UN General Assembly has triggered public criticism due to its substantial cost. The delegation's expenses have led to a debate among Senators about the use of taxpayer funds for the trip.