President Paul Kagame has congratulated Kenya’s President-elect, William Ruto, following his victory announced on August 15.
Ruto’s victory was announced by Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after garnering 7,176, 141 votes, representing 50.49 per cent of the total valid votes.
“On behalf of the Government and People of Rwanda, I congratulate our Brothers and Sisters, the People of Kenya, for conducting peaceful elections on 9 August 2022. I also congratulate H.E. Dr William Samoei Ruto, the President-Elect.
“The Government of Rwanda attaches great importance to the good relationship and cooperation between Kenya and Rwanda,” President Kagame said in a tweet posted on Tuesday, August 16.
