Politicians and celebrities congratulate President-elect Ruto
Leaders and celebrities are among thousands of Kenyans who have sent congratulatory messages to the President Elect Deputy President William Ruto.
The DP was on Monday evening declared as the fifth president of Kenya by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati.
Among those who congratulated Ruto is jailed Didimus Barasa who praised God for the victory.
Thank you Heavenly Father. You heard our petition. You have answered our plea.
May your name be glorified and be praised.#EnoughIsEnough #RutoThE5th pic.twitter.com/C7rMSU70aa— Hon Didmus Barasa, MP Kimilili (@DidmusWaBarasa) August 15, 2022
Purity Ngirici, Ruto’s close ally turned foe who lost her gubernatorial bid to UDA’s Anne Waiguru said, “Congratulations your Excellency President elect @WilliamsRuto PhD.”
Congratulations your Excellency President elect @WilliamsRuto PhD. pic.twitter.com/v2zYEIbYwK
— Wangui Ngirici (@WanguiNgirici) August 15, 2022
Nairobi governor elect Johnson Sakaja also congratulated Ruto saying, “Thank you Kenya for the biggest honour of my life. I am ready to serve you.”
The 5th. Hongera Rais @WilliamsRuto pic.twitter.com/6WqCFyPlXF
— Johnson Arthur Sakaja (@SakajaJohnson) August 15, 2022
Nyali member of Parliament elect Mohammed Ali alias Moha Jicho Pevu said, “WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO declared Kenya’s fifth President-elect. There is GOD IN HEAVEN.”
WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO declared Kenya's fifth President-elect. There is GOD IN HEAVEN. pic.twitter.com/Wm2a7cRYT6
— Mohammed Ali, HSC (@MohaJichoPevu) August 15, 2022
Nakuru governor elect was also not left behind in congratulating Ruto saying, “Congratulations to President-Elect @WilliamsRuto on your great victory.
My best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of leading this great country. I have no doubt that you will serve the people of Kenya diligently!”
Congratulations to President-Elect @WilliamsRuto on your great victory. My best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of leading this great country. I have no doubt that you will serve the people of Kenya diligently! #The5th pic.twitter.com/y2SwC6ipLe
— Sen. Susan Kihika (@susankihika) August 15, 2022
The 2017 presidential candidate Ekuru Aukot also joined in congratulating Ruto saying, “Congratulations president elect @WilliamsRuto. Make Kenya proud. Prove them wrong that even son of a pastoralist can be president of Kenya.”
Like it or not, @WilliamsRuto's presidency opens an opportunity for many of us. @RailaOdinga was a continuation of state capture. Good riddance
— Dr. Ekuru Aukot (@EAukot) August 15, 2022
Kirinyaga governor elect Anne Waiguru was also not left behind in congratulating Ruto. She said, “Congratulations President-Elect @WilliamsRuto! The people of Kenya have bestowed immense trust upon your leadership.
May God guide you as you embark on the onerous task ahead of transforming this Nation. God bless you, God bless Kenya.”
Congratulations President-Elect @WilliamsRuto! The people of Kenya have bestowed immense trust upon your leadership. May God guide you as you embark on the onerous task ahead of transforming this Nation. God bless you, God bless Kenya. pic.twitter.com/HLin79kM7D
— Anne Waiguru EGH, OGW (@AnneWaiguru) August 15, 2022
Celebrities include former Harambee Star Captain Victor Wanyama, former Radio Citizen show presenter Syombua Osiany and comedian Daniel Ndambuki – Churchill among others.
Congratulations to @WilliamsRuto the 5th.
2 Timothy 4:7
You’ve fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the Faith.
May God guide and protect you as you build on more successes of this great Nation.#Mungu Mbele!!🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/wiDXODJHy5— Churchill (@MwalimChurchill) August 15, 2022
Congratulations to the President elect,My friend Dr @WilliamsRuto Looking forward to your leadership and implementation of your manifesto. Kazi kwako. pic.twitter.com/pYfQ3WhfhF
— Victor Wanyama (@VictorWanyama) August 15, 2022
BEHOLD THE FIFTH!
Congratulations HE, the President-Elect of the nation of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto
I have prayed for you and your family and as you arise to the top office of this nation, let this book that you're holding be your guide, day and night.#kenyaelections2022 pic.twitter.com/UryNLIBgAN— Syombua Osiany (@SyombuaOsiany) August 15, 2022
Congratulations Mr. PRESIDENT- ELECT @WilliamsRuto pic.twitter.com/GuABJ9iPbQ
— Faridah Nakazibwe (@fsnakazibwe) August 15, 2022