A senior Kenyan official stated on Friday that the country is “disturbed” by statements allegedly made by the UN deputy secretary-general about President William Ruto in a disclosed U.S. classified document.
According to a memo, Amina Mohammed told Antonio Guterres in February that she “doesn’t trust” Ruto because he is “ruthless.” The majority of U.N. activities are concentrated in Nairobi.
Korir Sing’oei, a senior Kenyan official in charge of international relations, was questioned on Friday about Mohammed’s alleged statements and called them “disturbing,” adding that “Kenya abhors the surveillance of the leadership of the United Nations.”
Sing’oei predicted that Ruto will maintain his leadership on issues related to regional peace and security, reform of global financial institutions, and other international measures to combat climate change.
Consequently, “the president will not be distracted by the information contained in tainted leaked memorandums,” he said.
Stephane Dujarric, a spokesman for the United Nations, stated on Friday that Mohammed’s remarks had been “horrendously distorted” and “taken out of context.”
According to Dujarric, “she has the highest regard for President Ruto and his leadership,” and Mohammed is scheduled to meet with the president in Nairobi later this month as part of a previously scheduled trip.
According to a report, Kenya’s U.N. Ambassador Martin Kimani stated that he had spoken with Guterres and Mohammed “to seek clarification on the significance of their concerning reported sentiments” and to express Kenya’s opposition to the monitoring of the secretary-general.
Kimani asserts that the monitoring violates the United Nations Charter and other international laws and standards.
“Their strong expressions of support, fellow feeling, and strong partnership with Kenya, and especially their respect and regard for President William Ruto, reassured me,” Kimani continued.
