President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for collaboration between the United Nations, the African Union and Regional Economic Blocs in the renewal of Africa’s security architecture.

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Uhuru was speaking duriing a virtual United Nations Security Council hig-level debate he chaired on Thurdsay Evening. The debate was on cooperation between the United Nations, Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations with a special focus on the African Union.

The President said the solidarity and cooperation between the various institutions would help the continent overcome the various challenges facing it among them insecurity, COVID- 19 and effects of climate change.

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“Together, we can enable African states and regions to overcome insecurity in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, Central Africa and in countries dealing with dangerous insurgent and terrorist groups,” Uhuru said.

He called for a rethinking of peace keeping in Africa noting that for the efforts to be effective, there was need for synchrony between continental responses and UN peacekeeping missions, and called for more inclusivity.

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“We will successfully overcome our insecurity when we combine military action with fundamental governance reforms that deliver inclusivity; no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, religion or economic status. Inclusivity in service delivery, competent and non-partisan civil services, fair policies and legislation are key,” the Pesident said.

Uhuru expressed Kenya's concern over the recent political developments in Sudan and called for immediate return of civilian-supported transitional process.

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“In this regard, Kenya expresses her deep concern regarding the recent political developments in Sudan and calls for the immediate restoration of the civilian-led transitional process,” he said.

President Uhuru also said African countries should embrace green investments in sectors such as renewable energy as the continent will benefit from the same and job opportunities will be created.

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“This should be the direction, as it will mean Africa’s ample resources delivering jobs and services to Africans in a sustainable manner,” President Kenyatta said.

The President added that the forthcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-26) in Glasgow Scotland should produce tangible and transformative investments in climate adaptation that will allow for strong green growth in Africa.

“If the green agenda does not deliver green growth and green jobs to Africa, then globally it will fail,” the President said.

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