Kenya to rally the global leaders for UN security seat after AU endorsement

President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing students during the official opening of the 2nd Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition at KICC, Nairobi.

Kenya will now embark on a global vote hunt after securing AU’s endorsement to represent the continent at the powerful United National Security Council (UNSC).

Kenya beat Djibouti 37 against 13 at the second vote held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday to represent the region as a non-permanent member in 2021-2022, replacing South Africa whose term expires in December 2020.