Kenya has reiterated its commitment to global peace and climate justice during two high-level events held on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Defending Peace: Kenya Stands Firm on Two-State Solution
Speaking at the Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, Kenya reaffirmed its long-standing support for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“Kenya is proud of its role as a steadfast defender of peace and stability, both within our region and across the world,” said Kenyan president.
Kenya expressed its unwavering support for the two-state solution, which envisions Israel and Palestine coexisting side by side, in peace, mutual respect, and sovereign dignity.
The country emphasized that lasting stability in the Middle East can only be achieved through diplomatic dialogue and recognition of each state’s right to self-determination.
“We support the pursuit of lasting stability in the Middle East through a two-state solution, where Israel and Palestine live side by side in mutual respect and peaceful coexistence,” the statement read.
Kenya officially recognized the State of Palestine in 1989, and continues to advocate for peaceful conflict resolution through multilateral engagement and respect for international law.
Demanding Climate Justice: Africa Must Not Be Left Behind
In a separate engagement, Kenya took part in a High-Level Solutions Dialogue on Climate Finance, where President William Ruto and other African leaders highlighted the growing inequities in the global climate financing landscape.
Kenya strongly criticized the current international climate finance architecture, describing it as “unfair and unsustainable,” particularly for African nations that contribute the least to global emissions but bear the highest costs of climate change.
“Global climate financing is unfair, forcing Africa to raise most of its resources at home and placing an impossible burden on economies that have contributed the least to this crisis,” Kenya noted.
To address this imbalance, Kenya proposed several practical solutions:
- Easing debt burdens on vulnerable economies
- Mobilizing domestic resources and improving revenue collection
- Unlocking private sector and international public finance
- Stopping illicit financial flows
- Securing a fair and transparent global tax system
- Implementing the USD 100 billion Africa-led climate finance framework spearheaded by the continent’s financial institutions
Kenya also showcased progress through bold initiatives like the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative and the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables, both of which aim to turn climate action into economic opportunity.
“Africa is turning climate solutions into engines of growth, positioning the continent as a global hub for green industry advancing a win-win for development and the planet,” said Kenyan president.
A Unified Global Call
Kenya’s engagements at the 80th UNGA underline its dual commitment to peaceful diplomacy and climate resilience both critical pillars for sustainable development and global cooperation.
As world leaders continue deliberations in New York, Kenya called on the international community to move beyond words and take decisive, inclusive, and equitable action to build a more peaceful and climate-resilient future for all.
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