President William Ruto has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan after being elected as President of Tanzania in the recently concluded general election.
In a statement on Monday, November 3, Ruto congratulated President Suluhu on her victory in the general elections held on Wednesday, October 29, which were marred by violent protests
President Ruto also mentioned that Kenya and Tanzania share deep historical bonds and common goals for regional stability, anchored in their shared membership in the East African Community (EAC).
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Kenya, and on my own behalf, I extend sincere congratulations to Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan on her re-election in the General Election held on 29 October 2025.
“Kenya and Tanzania share deep historical ties and common aspirations for the prosperity and stability of our peoples, anchored in our shared history and our joint membership in the East African Community (EAC),” read the statement in part.
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President Ruto urged Tanzanians to uphold peace and the rule of law, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and tolerance among political actors.
“I call upon the patriotic people of Tanzania to uphold peace and the rule of law, and I encourage all political actors and stakeholders to embrace dialogue and tolerance as they seek to resolve any issues at hand in order to safeguard democracy and stability,” Ruto added.
Further, the Head of State said Kenya is ready to continue engaging constructively in the pursuit of a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated East Africa.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, November 1, announced that President Samia Suluhu had won the election.
INEC said that President Suluhu, who vied on a Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ticket, garnered over 31 million votes, representing 97.66% of the total ballots cast, securing her a decisive victory.
"Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan of CCM got 31,913,866 votes, being 97.66% of the votes. In observance of the relevant constitution and the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania, I declare Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan as having been elected the president of the United Republic of Tanzania," INEC chairman Jacobs Mwambegele announced.
The results came in the wake of violent protests reported in the country as civilians took to the streets to demand the integrity of the vote, as they decried the banning of the president's biggest challengers from partaking in the election.
CHADEMA's Tundu Lissu was locked out of the polls and got incarcerated for treason charges. ACT-Wazalendo's Luhaga Mpina was also blocked from contesting in the election.
On Saturday, CHADEMA rejected the results of the October 29 general election, describing them as fabricated.
In a statement, CHADEMA Secretary General John Mnyika accused INEC of announcing results that do not reflect the will of Tanzanians.
“These results have no basis in reality, as the truth is that no genuine election took place in Tanzania. Citizens did not participate in the October 29 election due to an environment that was neither free nor fair, and because of the absence of a levelled political playing field.
“Furthermore, Chadema emphasizes that the Electoral Commission has released figures that are completely fabricated, merely reflecting the malicious intent of Samia Suluhu Hassan and her party to rig the election, an act which they have succeeded in,” he stated.
Mnyika also said CHADEMA does not recognize President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the legitimate leader of Tanzania.
He further urged the international community to withhold recognition of her presidency, claiming she lacks legitimacy.
“CHADEMA advises the international community not to recognize Samia Suluhu Hassan as the leader of Tanzania, as she lacks legitimacy, having not been elected by the citizens of Tanzania,” Mnyika added.
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