China supports Kenya's bid for UN top post

Because of the good relationship Kenya has with China, Chinese President said China is behind Kenya In its bid to get the UN post.

China gives full support to Kenya’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in elections scheduled for June next year.

President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi,  President Xi Jinping’s special envoy Wang Yong. PHOTO | PSCU

Speaking Monday during a courtesy call on President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi,  President Xi Jinping’s special envoy Wang Yong said the Asian country believes Kenya is better placed to voice Africa’s interests at the key UN body.

“We firmly support the reforms of the UN Security Council and believe that Kenya will help to increase the voice of African countries at the UN Security Council,” Mr Wang said.