US Message To Raila, Ruto After Supreme Court Verdict

The United States on Monday, September 5 congratulated William Ruto after the Supreme Court of Kenya upheld his election as the fifth president.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Ruto as well as Kenyans for ensuring that the electoral process went on peacefully until the end.

Blinken also congratulated Azimio la Umoja leader, Raila Odinga, for exercising his democratic right by petitioning the results declared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at the apex court, even though it was unanimously dismissed by the seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome.

"The United States congratulates William Ruto on his election as president of Kenya, as confirmed by the Supreme Court on September 5.  We also congratulate the people of Kenya on the conclusion of a peaceful electoral process.

"We commend Raila Odinga and other candidates for abiding by the Supreme Court ruling.  Transparent electoral processes and the peaceful adjudication of disputes are testaments to the strength of democratic institutions," Blinken stated in part.

He added that the US is looking forward to strengthening the partnership with Kenya as Ruto's government prepares to take power officially.

"The United States and Kenya share a strong and longstanding partnership based on a commitment to democracy, security, and economic prosperity.  We look forward to enhancing this partnership with President Ruto and his new government," he added.

World Leaders Congratulate Ruto After Supreme Court Win

President-elect Ruto's victory at the Supreme Court did not go unnoticed as world leaders and some celebrities penned their congratulatory messages to him as follows:

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema: Congratulations to Dr William Samoei Ruto, on being declared 5th President of the Republic of Kenya. Look forward to working with Your Excellency William Ruto to strengthen and enhance historical good relations between Zimbabwe and Kenya based on our shared priorities for our two peoples.

David Adedeji Adeleke (Davido): Congratulations to Dr William Samoei Ruto, on being declared 5th President of the Republic of Kenya... Also Congratulations to the people of Kenya! Democracy wins again

German Embassy (Kenya): Congratulations to Dr William Ruto, Kenya's next President. And to the Kenyan People and independent institutions on the free, fair and credible elections. Today's ruling demonstrates in an impressive way the importance of rule of law and democracy in Kenya. Germany and Kenya pamoja! Twende kazi!"

Russian Embassy (Kenya): The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Kenya has the honour to congratulate H.E. Dr William Samoei Ruto upon the announcement of his being elected as 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.