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September 20, 2026

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Ruto leaves for New York to attend 81st UN General Assembly

President William Ruto left for New York, United States, Saturday evening for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will advance Kenya’s investment drive, unlock more African and global capital, and strengthen Africa’s role in shaping the global digital and AI ec..

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President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, aiming to bolster Kenya's investment drive and enhance Africa's global economic standing.

The President will advocate for partnerships to unlock African capital for infrastructure and enterprise, highlighting Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund.
Key initiatives include co-chairing discussions on the planned KSh2.2 trillion East Africa Refinery and co-leading the AI Middle Powers Initiative with Finland.
President Ruto will also address child online AI safety and climate resilience, while positioning Kenya as a regional technology, trade, and finance hub.

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