Some African leaders have taken to social media to congratulate and express their good wishes to the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto.
Ruto of the United Democratic Alliance won about seven million votes and defeated Raila Odinga, the long-time leader of the opposition party Azimio La Umoha, who managed to secure more than six million votes.
Announcement of final results:
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says he has no doubt vRuto will serve his country well and the continent as well with great distinction.
Congratulations @WilliamsRuto on his election as the next president of Kenya.
I have no doubt that he will serve his country, his people and our continent with distinction 🇿🇼🇰🇪
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) August 15, 2022
Meanwhile, Ruto was also congratulated by the statesmen of Kenya’s neighboring countries in the east of the continent.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wished him all the best in his endeavours, and said he hoped to strengthen bilateral ties.
My congratulations to William Ruto @WilliamsRuto, on the occasion of your election as President of the Republic of Kenya. I wish you success in your future endeavors, and we look forward to working closely with you on common bilateral and regional interests.
— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) August 15, 2022
Somali President Mohamed Farmaajo says the Kenyan president-elect ran a rich and hard-hitting campaign and wished him well in realizing his vision.
I would like to convey my heartiest congratulations to the President-elect of Kenya, H.E @WilliamsRuto and the people of Kenya after the successful completion of the elections. You have truly had an enriching, stunning campaign, and may God help you fulfill your vision for your country.
— Mohamed Farmaajo (@M_Farmaajo) August 15, 2022
