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September 19, 2026
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Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly

Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly

President Ruto leaves for New York for 81st UN General Assembly; to push Africa-financing-Africa agenda, investment and AI in his address, State House Spokesperson Mohammed says..

✨ Key Highlights

President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly. He aims to promote Kenya's investment agenda and advocate for increased financing for Africa.

  • Key focus areas include seeking partnerships in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture, and technology, as well as advancing Kenya’s agenda on artificial intelligence and Africa’s participation in the global digital economy.
  • President Ruto will also co-chair roundtables with industrialist Aliko Dangote, focusing on initiatives like the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery in Lamu.
  • He is expected to advance the Africa Development Bank-backed AI 10 billion initiative, aiming to mobilize up to 10 billion dollars by 2035 for Africa’s AI sector.

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