Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Congratulates William Ruto On His Win
The first Head of State to congratulate President-elect William Ruto is Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
On Monday, August 15, the Prime Minister posted on social media to wish everyone well and to express his excitement to collaborate with the soon-to-be-elected President.
“My congratulations William Ruto, on your election as the President of the Republic of Kenya. I wish you best of luck in your endeavors ahead and we look forward to working closely with you on common bilateral and regional interests,” stated Ahmed.
The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, issued a similar congratulatory statement shortly after the Prime Minister’s remarks.
“Congratulations to William Ruto on his election as the next President of Kenya. I have no doubt he will serve his country, his people and our continent with distinction,” read the statement