Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, is in Kenya for a three-day official visit.

Yang jetted into the country on Tuesday, February 18, and was received by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary divulged details of Yang's visit, with the UNGA President set to engage in talks with President William Ruto to bolster cooperation between Kenya and the United Nations.

During the talks, a strong emphasis will be placed on multilateral diplomacy and global priorities.