Speaking at
a Kenya-EU summit in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly, Ruto
highlighted Africa's 54 nations and 1.4 billion people, noting its exclusion
from permanent Security Council seats despite leading peacekeeping efforts.
UN
Secretary-General António Guterres backed the call, calling the current setup
unjust and outdated for today's challenges. Ruto also urged leaders to
prioritize education, health, and family needs over debt payments alone,
aligning with Africa's push for at least two permanent seats with veto power
under the Ezulwini Consensus.
