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Kenyan President William Ruto delivered a powerful message at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, stating that the organisation stands at a “crossroads of renewal or decay.”
He argued that the UN must reimagine its original purpose of ensuring global peace and development to remain relevant in a vastly different world.
Ruto did not shy away from criticising the UN, saying it is not fulfilling its mandate.
He noted that in matters of peace and security, the UN’s voice is often “drowned by the rivalries of great powers,” and its resolutions are sometimes ignored.
He pointed to conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan as examples where actors proceed undeterred by the UN’s calls.
Call to Action on Haiti Crisis
The Kenyan President specifically addressed the ongoing crisis in Haiti, stating that the international community must provide “sustained, coordinated, and undivided” attention to the country.
Ruto also reassured the global community that with the right resources, personnel, and logistics, security can be restored in Haiti.
He condemned the continued criminal acts, harassment, and abductions of Haitians as “unacceptable, unjustifiable, and must be stopped by this organisation, the United Nations.”
He stressed that as the UN Security Council deliberates, it must not lose sight of the urgency and gravity of the situation in Haiti.
