- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed congratualted Ruto on his election as the fifth Kenyan president.
- Former Somalia President Mohammed Farmaajo also lauded Ruto.
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Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa is among foreign leaders who have congratulated President-elect William Ruto.
Taking to Twitter on Monday, Mnangagwa expressed confidence that Ruto will be a reputable leader.
"Congratulations to William Ruto on his election as the next President of Kenya," he said in a tweet.
"I have no doubt he will serve his country, his people and our continent with distinction," Mnangagwa added.
New Somalia President Hassan Mohamud — through Villa Somalia, the Office of the President — congratulated Ruto in a tweet, saying, he looks forward to working with him towards stronger bilateral relations and closer cooperation.
Former Somalia President Mohammed Farmaajo also lauded Ruto.
"I wish to offer my most sincere congratulations to President-Elect of Kenya H.E. William Ruto and the people of Kenyan following the successful conclusion of the elections. You truly ran an enriching, overpowering campaign and May God help you fulfill your vision for your country," he said.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed congratulated Ruto on his election as the fifth Kenyan president.
Abiy wished Ruto well in his new mandate.
"My congratulations to William Ruto, on your election as the President of the Republic of Kenya. I wish you luck in your endeavors ahead," he said.
Ahmed added, "We look forward to working closely with you on common bilateral and regional interests."
IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati on Monday after some fracas at Bomas of Kenya tallying centre declared Ruto as the president- elect.
Ruto garnered 7,176,141 votes representing 50.49 percent of the total vote, while his rival, Raila Odinga got 6,942,930, which was 48.85 per cent of the vote.
However, Raila’s chief agent Kanchory Saitabao accused the IEBC and chairman Wafula Chebukati of tampering and tinkering with election results.
As Chebukati was making the announcement, four IEBC commissioners were at Serena Hotel, where they disputed the presidential election results.
The four, led by commissioner Juliana Cherera, said they cannot take ownership of the results because of the opaque nature they have been handled.
"We have done the 2022 general election in the most efficient manner. We have ensured that all the challenges have been contained," commissioner Juliana Cherera said during a hastily arranged press briefing.
"But some things need to be put out there as you can see the four of us are here and not at Bomas where the results are going to be announced because of the opaque nature of how this phase has been handled," Cherera said.
"We therefore cannot take ownership of this result that is going to be announced," she added.