President William Ruto addressed a high‑level convening on the ‘Accra Reset’ at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, urging African countries to reposition technology as a primary driver of economic growth.

He highlighted technology’s role in boosting sustainable competitiveness, creating new enterprises and raising productivity, which he said could help lift African economies to middle‑income status.

Ruto also reaffirmed Kenya’s leadership of the MasterKey Corridor, a platform linking African skills and credentials to cross‑border opportunities.

He stressed that Africa must not only adopt emerging technologies but also shape the rules governing them, citing the Accra Reset as a practical avenue for shared prosperity.

Broader UN agenda and diplomatic engagements

The UN General Assembly opened with Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres, followed by speeches from Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the start of a week of high‑level addresses.

Ruto co‑hosted the Partners for Multilateralism Summit with European Council President António Costa and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, emphasizing reforms to restore trust in international cooperation.

He reiterated Kenya’s push for UN Security Council reform to make it more representative for Africa and called for a fairer international financial architecture that better mobilises developing‑country capital.

Upcoming addresses and session timeline

President Ruto is slated to deliver Kenya’s main address to the General Assembly on Wednesday, with the General Debate running through Saturday and concluding on Monday, 28 September.

The Assembly’s theme this year, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all,” frames the broader discussions on climate, finance, industrialisation and health that will run alongside Ruto’s remarks.