Focus on Uhuru in UN address

President Uhuru Kenyatta will address the UN General Assembly with regional security, fight against terrorism and lobbying for Kenya's quest for a non-permanent seat at the Security Council expected to feature.

US President Donald Trump was among the first global leaders to deliver their statements at the start of the assembly's debate yesterday at a time climate change and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), counter-terrorism, blue economy and good governance are some of the global concerns.

According to Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN Lazarus Amayo, the Head of State will deliver the national statement today afternoon between 3.15pm and 4.20pm.

The world leaders will discuss acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) unveiled four years ago, and expected to be implemented by 2030.

For two days, the leaders will tackle the action plans of the SDGs, while tomorrow and Friday, which is the final day, the leaders will discuss financing for development and small island development states respectively.

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma said the theme of the annual global session was aligned to the country’s national agenda, the Big Four.

“Focus will be on environment, peace and security, climate change and sustainable development,” she said.

Already from previous engagements since Monday, the President has assured the global body that Kenya will continue to give its full support to the SDGs initiative and overall reform process underway at the United Nations (UN).

Yesterday, he engaged in sideline talks on counter-terrorism, climate change, Universal healthcare Coverage (UHC) and blue economy.

Uhuru is also expected to tackle good governance and share progress on accountability in use of public funds.

His administration has been in the forefront in the fight against corruption.