The Embassy of Russia in Kenya has congratulated President-elect William Ruto.
In a statement on Thursday, August 18, Russia said they were looking to strengthen the ties between the two countries and deepen cooperation.
"The Embassy of the Russia Federation in the Republic of Kenya has the honour to congratulate H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto upon the announcement of him being elected as the President of Kenya.
"The Embassy of Russia is looking forward to continuing and further developing comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation with Kenya. We are confident that the friendly relations between our two countries and peoples will be reinvigorated and further strengthened," the statement read in part.
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William Ruto was declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election on Monday, August 15, by IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati.
Ruto, 55, garnered 50.5% or 7.1 million of the valid votes cast against his main rival Raila Odinga who got 48.9%, or 6,942,930 votes.
"I want to thank my worthy competitor Raila Odinga for a worthy campaign. I want to promise him that I will work with all elected leaders to deliver to Kenyans. There's no room for vengeance we're looking forward. We're all hands on deck. We don't have the luxury to apportion blame. We must work together for a prosperous Kenya," Ruto said after being declared President-elect.
