The African Union (AU) and East African Community (EAC) have congratulated Kenya’s fifth phase President Dr William for being endorsed by the Supreme Court.
A statement issued by the EAC Secretary General; Peter Mathuki on Tuesday stated that the community was looking forward to Mr Ruto’s leadership in advancing the EAC integration.
“We congratulate the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto and look forward to his leadership in advancing the EAC integration agenda,” Mr Mathuki said in a statement.
Additionally, he congratulated the Republic of Kenya for holding a peaceful General election and upholding the rule of law.
Meanwhile, the African Union (AU) also congratulated Mr Ruto upon his election as the President-elect following the successful conduct of General Elections on the 9th August 2022 and the unanimous judicial confirmation of the election outcome.
Kenya’s Supreme Court unanimously affirmed William Ruto’s declaration as the victor of the country’s presidential elections, rejecting opposition candidate Raila Odinga’s assertions that the electoral process was tainted by rigging.
The President-elect who awaits to be sworn in on September 13, 2022 so as to fully take possession of his new office thanked Kenyans and promised not to let them down.
“As I committed to the people of Kenya, I do not believe in the handshake stories, I believe in an accountable government held to account by a responsible opposition, that’s how Kenya is going to move forward,” President-elect Ruto said when delivering his speech on Monday.
