Kenya on Thursday won a non-permanent seat of the United Nations Security Council after garnering 129 votes against Djibouti. Up

President Uhuru Kenyatta has termed Kenya's win as a demonstration of the country's growing profile and influence in the community of nations as a steadfast and dependable development partner.

He thanked Djibouti for being a worthwhile opponent and the African Union for the endorsement as the continent's flag bearer in the contest.

Djibouti got 62 votes after forcing the second voting by denying Kenya the win in the first round on Wednesday.

"Kenya will endeavor to consolidate and voice Africa's position in the Security Council and will advance its 10-point agenda as outlined during the campaign period," he said.

On his part, African Union Special Envoy on Infrastructure Raila Odinga congratulated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the government for a formidable campaign.

"Kenya's election to the U.N Security council marks one of the brightest points of our engagement with the world. It is also a bold manifestation that with solidarity, Africa, which backed Kenya, can have its way on the global stage," 

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