Leaders Applaud the Election of William Ruto as Kenya's New President
William Ruto's victory has prompted several world leaders to congratulate him on becoming Kenya's fifth president in the recently concluded August 9 elections
Leah Mukangai 
Ruto was declared the winner by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati after receiving 7,176,141 votes, representing 50.49 percent of the total votes cast.
Raila Odinga's Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party received 6,942,930 votes, accounting for 48% of all ballots cast.
Several leaders have issued congratulatory messages to William Ruto in response to his victory. Some of the leaders have also shared the messages on their social media accounts.
Tanzania's president, Samia Suluhu, took to Twitter to congratulate Kenyans on holding peaceful elections and electing their president-elect, William Ruto.
I congratulate the people of Kenya on their peaceful general election and the subsequent announcement of Dr @WilliamsRuto as President-elect. We look forward to continue working together with our brothers and sisters in Kenya to strengthen our historically close ties. Tuko pamoja
— Samia Suluhu (@SuluhuSamia) August 16, 2022
According to a press release, South Sudan President Salva Kiir also praised and acknowledged William Ruto's victorious election campaign.
"On behalf of the government and the people of South Sudan, I write to congratulate you (William Ruto) on your election as the fifth president of Kenya. I would like to assure you of my firm commitment to working with you collaboratively on priorities that will move our region forward," part of the statement read.
Somalia's president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, also expressed his congratulations on Twitter.
I offer my sincere congratulations to President-elect H.E @WilliamsRuto on becoming Kenya’s 5th President. My best wishes to you as you begin your tenure at @StateHouseKenya. I look forward to closely working with you to advance our partnership in all areas of mutual benefit.
— Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (@HassanSMohamud) August 15, 2022
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's president, also congratulated William Ruto on his victory.
Congratulations to @WilliamsRuto on his election as the next President of Kenya.
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) August 15, 2022
I have no doubt he will serve his country, his people and our continent with distinction ????????????????
