President William Ruto addressed the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi on December 11, 2025, calling for a fair and economically just green transition as Kenya faces a severe drought emergency.

• Kenya declared a national drought emergency in 20 counties, impacting 2.5 million people at risk of hunger and water shortages.
• President Ruto emphasized that the green transition must be fair, accessible, and affordable, especially for countries in the Global South.
• Africa is positioned as a key leader in global climate solutions, with Addis Ababa set to host the COP 2027, and Kenya demonstrating conservation efforts like protecting black rhinos in Tsavo West, where over 100 rhinos were recently documented.