By AGGREY MUTAMBO More by this AuthorThe contest between Kenya and Djibouti will head to the second round of voting Thursday after the first phase saw Nairobi’s victory insufficient to win the UN Security Council seat. And although Kenya was firmly in the driving seat, the rules of the elections demand at least two-thirds of the eligible UN member states voting to be declared winner. On Wednesday, the election that started at 4pm Kenyan time saw 192 of the 193 member states voting. The UN Security Council is the most powerful organ of the UN, charged with maintaining global peace and security. After that, the contest could be open to new entrants if neither Kenya nor Djibouti concedes.

Source: Daily Nation June 17, 2020 21:04 UTC