Embassies congratulate William Ruto, laud Raila Odinga role in democratic evolution

Embassies congratulate Ruto

United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman during a press briefing at the US Embassy in Nairobi on August 7, 2022.

Photo credit: Lucy Wanjiru I Nation Media Group

Embassies and High commissions in Kenya have congratulated President elect William Ruto while at the same time lauding Raila Odinga’s contribution to the country’s democratic evolution.

In a joint statement, the embassies commended the people of Kenya and the country's independent institutions for an election conducted in the spirit of democracy, freedom and the rule of law.

"From a peaceful campaign and transparent tallying, to formal dispute mechanisms and their verdicts being respected, Kenya continues to show the world how to be a modern democratic nation," the statement said.

The statement is jointly issued by embassies of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, UK and USA.