Also known as: 80th United Nations General Assembly · UNGA81 · 81st United Nations General Assembly · UNGA 81
UN deliberative body that has adopted pandemic declarations, reaffirmed Western Sahara's decolonisation status, and hosted the 81st assembly addressing climate, AI, and governance reforms.
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… AFP footage shows NYPD officers cuffing "Thelma & Louise" star Sarandon at the demo in the city as the Israeli prime minister was readying to address the United Nations General Assembly.The New York Post reported Einbinder had also been marched away from the demonstration organiz …
Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protestThe Standard
… President Ruto made the call on Thursday at the ECAM Council Summit in New York, held alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly. …
Ruto calls for investment as Africa seeks bigger role in global economic orderThe Standard
… As world leaders gather in New York for the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, the question is no longer whether the historical wrongs suffered by Africans and people of African descent should be acknowledged. …
Let UNGA 2026 be watershed for reparatory justiceThe Standard
… the Senate Mashinani plenary sitting at the Kilifi County Assembly on September 23, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard ] Government and opposition senators clashed over the decision by seven Cabinet Secretaries to accompany President William Ruto to the United Nations General Assembly …
Senators clash over seven Cabinet Secretaries accompanying Ruto to UN meetingCitizen Digital
… Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has publicly defended her decision to meet with Kenyan President William Ruto during the United Nations General Assembly …
Winnie Byanyima defends meeting with Ruto amid backlash over husband Besigye's abductionCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 23 – President William Ruto has co-hosted a high-level clean cooking event with Norway on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Kenya presented a $600 million investment opportunity in clean cooking and confirmed Nairobi a …
Ruto unveils $600m clean cooking investment opportunity, Nairobi to host 2027 Africa summitCitizen Digital
… mp renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers By AFP September 23, 2026 08:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly …
Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangersCitizen Digital
… Photo: PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto will on Wednesday address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he is expected to deliver a speech in front of other Heads of State and Government. …
President Ruto to address UN General Assembly todayCitizen Digital
Trump at UN threatens 'military might' in Latin America By AFP September 23, 2026 05:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the Un …
Trump at UN threatens 'military might' in Latin AmericaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe United States refusal to grant a visa to Sudanese army commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has denied him the opportunity to attend and address the United Nations General Assembly in New York. …
Sudan's Al-Burhan US visa denial robs him opportunity to attend, address UNGAUS President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 vote, with Netanyahu airing a recorded phone call in which Trump predicted Netanyahu's victory and the two discussed potentially attacking Iran together.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 vote, with Netanyahu airing a recorded phone call in which Trump predicted Netanyahu's victory and the two discussed potentially attacking Iran together.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee has reaffirmed Western Sahara's status as a decolonisation issue through a recorded vote in which 152 countries, including Morocco, voted in favour, while the US and Israel voted against and seven abstained. The resolution maintains the UN's treatment of Western Sahara as a Non-Self-Governing Territory amid the ongoing dispute between Morocco and the Frente Polisario over the territory's political future.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a political declaration calling for stronger global cooperation on future pandemic prevention and response, with 153 votes in favour. The US, Israel and Argentina voted against; New Zealand and Paraguay abstained.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary is launching a weekly podcast called the Phantom Podcast to explain government programmes, policies, and Kenya's international engagements. The show debuts on Tuesday, October 13, with initial episodes focusing on President William Ruto's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said funds from selling government shares in Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline will finance agricultural reforms, including constructing 1,250 dams to shift farmers toward irrigation and address food security.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto presided over the signing of a $3 billion Memorandum of Understanding on electric vehicle manufacturing between the Government and Endelevu Enterprise Corporation. The integrated green mobility project will include manufacturing and assembly of electric vehicles in Kenya to boost local production and create jobs.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece notes that Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued in November 2024 for war crimes and crimes against humanity, continues to travel internationally, including to the United States, while European states allow his aircraft passage. The article highlights the contradiction between international isolation he faced at the UN General Assembly and his freedom to move globally.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Arab Emirates has pledged US$10 million to boost Ebola containment efforts in Africa, while Kenya strengthens surveillance and border preparedness despite having no confirmed cases. Kenya has increased laboratory capacity and emergency response measures as a regional transport and trade hub with heightened risk of disease spread.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Association of Manufacturers Board Vice Chairperson Mary-Ann Musangi called for greater private sector involvement in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum in New York, arguing that businesses must be central to transforming the agreement into a functioning continental market and that Africa should shift focus from negotiating the framework to enabling African businesses to produce, invest, trade, and compete across borders.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto is facing renewed criticism over his speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with pundits accusing him of painting a picture at odds with the reality on the ground in Kenya.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
International resources for HIV fell by 18 per cent in 2025, the largest decline in almost two decades. At the end of the year, US$17.6 billion was available for the AIDS response in low- and middle-income countries, about 20 per cent below the US$21.9 billion needed annually by 2030.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto faces criticism for his speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with pundits accusing him of presenting a picture at odds with conditions on the ground in Kenya.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has unveiled a new framework called Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) aimed at mobilising climate finance for vulnerable urban communities across Africa, with three instruments announced by Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi at the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
26 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard's editorial criticizes the cost of Kenya's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, which included seven Cabinet Secretaries and reportedly cost about Sh500 million, arguing that diplomacy must not become an excuse for extravagance when millions of Kenyans struggle with rising costs and deteriorating services.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiiza Eron, representing opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, has called on President William Ruto to use Kenya's diplomatic channels to seek Besigye's unconditional release and medical evacuation. Eron also called for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Besigye's transfer, citing Kenya's prior cooperation with Ugandan authorities.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto addressed the UN General Assembly calling for greater African representation in global governance and a fairer international financial system, but his message has been overshadowed by domestic questions over the size and cost of the seven Cabinet Secretaries who accompanied him to New York, some of whom were unable to appear before the Senate.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery UN speech on Thursday assailing enemies and allies, including Iran, Britain, France, Turkey, and New York's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address sparked widespread walkouts and jeering in the chamber as Netanyahu, facing reelection in October 27 elections, used the global platform to defend himself against ICC war crimes allegations and attack what he called "moral cowards."
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is turning to improved cattle breeds, better feed, and climate-resilient pastures to increase beef production, raise farmers' incomes, and narrow the country's meat deficit. Scientists at KALRO's Beef Research Institute in Nakuru County are working on animal breeding, nutrition, and pasture development to help farmers produce heavier animals and better-quality beef while improving feed efficiency and reducing production costs.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Nations has warned governments to convert early weather forecasts into action as El Niño is established and expected to persist into early 2027, with effects including altered rainfall patterns and extreme temperatures. Nairobi is stepping up flood preparations after El Niño rains killed 36 people in the capital earlier this year.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health, called for increased investment in healthcare and stronger partnerships to prevent maternal and child deaths across Africa during a speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She emphasized that political commitment and healthcare systems centred on people are essential for progress.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after their reporters were banned for distributing what the President called "fake news." The judge found that revoking the press passes likely violated constitutional due process rights.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and artificial intelligence company Anthropic have signed a Joint Declaration establishing a framework for cooperation on responsible AI, research, innovation and practical applications aligned with Kenya's national priorities. The agreement covers AI skills and capacity building, research, responsible public-sector applications, AI safety and evaluation, and locally relevant AI use cases in education and health.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told the UN General Assembly that Africa's 54 nations remain permanently excluded from Security Council permanent membership despite being frequently subject to its decisions, and called for reform to give the continent equitable and permanent representation with all associated privileges.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto challenged the post-World War II global order at the UN General Assembly, arguing that institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect modern geopolitical realities and must be reformed to grant Africa a permanent voice in decisions on war, peace and economic governance. Ruto highlighted that Africa's 54 UN member states, representing over a quarter of the General Assembly, have no permanent seat on the Security Council, where five nations hold permanent power that the other 188 do not.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on countries to develop concrete plans to quit fossil fuels and lift their emissions targets, hailing renewable energy as "unstoppable" and the cheapest source of new electricity. Germany became the third country to issue a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, after France and the Netherlands.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the General Assembly that artificial intelligence is becoming a new form of power—derived from data, computing capacity and algorithms—and is advancing at extraordinary speed, outpacing humanity's ability to understand its consequences. He said the danger lies not in AI itself but in powerful capabilities developing without adequate oversight, accountability and transparency, and called for governments to protect citizens through information sharing, testing cooperation, and common safeguards.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Issa Timamy presented Lamu County's peacebuilding experience at the 81st UN General Assembly, arguing that lasting peace is built at the community level and that local governments should play a greater role in shaping global peace and security initiatives, while also contributing knowledge drawn from their own experiences.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has pledged $267 million to support response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the latest WHO figures show 7,733 confirmed cases and 3,732 confirmed deaths across 63 health zones. Africa CDC Director-General called for faster release of emergency funds and stronger domestic financing during discussions at the UN General Assembly on pandemic preparedness gaps.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the United Nations General Assembly, Tanzania and Rwanda have been commended for their efforts to combat maternal mortality. The article frames this praise through the personal story of a Kenyan man whose wife suffered life-threatening bleeding complications after childbirth.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Angola's President João Lourenço told the UN General Assembly that African voices must shape global rules for artificial intelligence, arguing the continent risks becoming a consumer of systems developed elsewhere. He called for African participation in AI governance, digital public infrastructure, and stronger cybersecurity aligned with the UN's 2024 Global Digital Compact.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →