Former Somali president Farmaajo congratulates Ruto

Ruto garnered 7,176,141 votes representing 50.49 per cent.

In Summary

• Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Monday declared Ruto as the  president- elect.

• Ruto garnered 7,176,141 votes representing 50.49 percent of the final vote.

Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.
Image: BBC

Former Somalia president Mohamed Farmaajo has congratulated  President-elect William Ruto for winning the presidential elections.

In a statement on Monday, Farmaajo congratulated Ruto for his spirited campaign that saw him declared the winner of the elections.

"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 & May God help you fulfill your vision for your country," he said.

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Monday declared Ruto as the  president- elect.

Ruto garnered 7,176,141 votes representing 50.49 percent of the total vote.

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Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.
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