Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to depart on Thursday, November 23, 2023, heading to Ciudad de la Paz (formerly Oyala) in Equatorial Guinea.
His mission is to participate in the Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) of the African Union Heads of State and Government, focusing on the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Representing President William Ruto at the ongoing November 22-24, 2023 Summit, Gachagua will deliver a statement on November 24, 2023, articulating Kenya’s perspective on the need to expedite UNSC reforms for fair representation of Africa, including the expansion of membership.
This Summit aims to evaluate the global momentum surrounding UNSC reform, strategically positioning Africa for potential outcomes.
The reform process, initiated in 2005, is under review, and Gachagua will play a crucial role in presenting Kenya’s stance on accelerating these changes.
The C-10 Heads of State and Government will engage in discussions on utilizing the Common African Position as a negotiation framework.
The objective is to establish a realistic and practical roadmap for UNSC reform in the best interest of the continent.
The Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and Government was established during the 4th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly on August 4, 2005.
Its primary responsibility is to present, advocate, and garner support for the Common African Position on UNSC reform, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
The United Nations General Assembly commenced the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reforms during the 63rd Session of the UN General Assembly in 2009.
As of now, the UNSC’s Permanent Members include the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia.
Africa is represented by Mozambique, Gabon, and Ghana in non-permanent positions, rotated periodically.
Kenya’s two-year term representing Africa at the UNSC concluded in December 2022.
Kenya, alongside nine other nations, has been a vocal advocate for UNSC reforms, emphasizing the need for an inclusive body that reflects regional balance and equal decision-making mandates.
The African Union selected Kenya and nine other member states, including Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Zambia, Libya, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Uganda, to lead these discussions.
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