Kagwanja highlights critical role of United Nations for ordinary Kenyans
As world leaders gather in New York for the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Political analyst Peter Kagwanja has said the UN’s work is increasingly relevant to ordinary Kenyans as global decisions continue to affect life at home. Speaking in an interview with a local station on Monday, September 21, 2026, […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York City to advocate for multilateralism. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to dismantle international organizations are drawing attention to the event. Carney will participate in a roundtable discussion with European Council President António Costa and Kenya's President William Ruto to discuss enhancing cooperative efforts among nations.
In a recent op-ed in The Financial Times, Carney and the two other leaders expressed concern over the increasing interdependence of the global community, despite growing fragmentation and polarization. The unpredictable tariff policies of Trump's administration have disrupted global institutions and alienated traditional allies.
Later in the week, Carney is expected to address the two-state solution in the Middle East and meet with global business leaders.
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