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Kenya’s all-out efforts to win top UN seat vote

President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kenya fell short by three votes in the quest to represent Africa at UN Security Council. [File, Standard]

Kenya has intensified campaigns to win the ticket for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after she fell short by three votes to qualify to represent the continent.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has embarked on a charm offensive to woo his African and global counterparts ahead of Wednesday’s vote, in a mission that touches on security, trade, economic ties and United Nations politics.

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