Kenya’s President-Elect welcoming Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud on a visit to TICAD VI at KICC, Nairobi on August 27, 2016. William Ruto/FACEBOOK
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated Kenyan President-elect William Ruto following his election victory on Monday.
“The President looks forward to working with Ruto towards stronger bilateral relations and closer cooperation between Somalia and Kenya,” President Hassan said in a tweet message.
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo also congratulated President-elect of Kenya 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 added.
Kenya’s elections chief declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of a tight presidential race on Monday, but some senior election officials disowned the result.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate garnered 7,176,141 (50.49 percent) votes beating his closest challenger, Azimio’s Raila Odinga, who managed 6,942,930 votes (48.85 percent).
