President William Ruto makes final preparations ahead of the National Statement during the 81st General Assembly on September 23, 2026 / PCS

President William Ruto was seen making the final preparations ahead of delivering Kenya’s National Statement during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Ruto is expected to address the General Assembly, where he will present Kenya’s position on key global and regional issues.President William Ruto makes final preparations ahead of the Nation Statement during the 81st General Assembly on September 23, 2026 / PCS

Ahead of the address, the President was seen walking through the streets of New York as he made his way to the venue for the General Assembly proceedings.

He was accompanied by a number of Kenyan leaders and officials who are attending the UNGA alongside him.President William Ruto makes final preparations ahead of the Nation Statement during the 81st General Assembly on September 23, 2026 / PCS

The President was also seen going through his speech on the phone with the help of State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed among other aides.

Ruto’s address forms part of the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly, bringing together world leaders to deliberate on pressing global challenges.State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed with President William Ruto as he makes final preparations ahead of the Nation Statement during the 81st General Assembly on September 23, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto makes final preparations ahead of the Nation Statement during the 81st General Assembly on September 23, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto as he makes final preparations ahead of the Nation Statement during the 81st General Assembly on September 23, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto makes final preparations ahead of the Nation Statement during the 81st General Assembly on September 23, 2026 / PCS