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November 3, 2025
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Ruto Skips Swearing-in of President Suluhu

Ruto Skips Swearing-in of President Suluhu

Samia Suluhu is set to be sworn in today in Dodoma following a contentious election on October 29...

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President William Ruto of Kenya was absent from the inauguration of President Samia Suluhu in Dodoma, Tanzania, sending Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to represent him. This event follows a contentious election where President Suluhu secured over 97 per cent of the votes.

  • President Ruto sent his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, to represent him at the inauguration.
  • The election, held on October 29, saw President Suluhu declared winner with over 97 per cent of the votes.
  • Despite low attendance from East African Community presidents, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, and Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo were present.
  • The election was marked by controversy, including the disqualification of opposition leaders Tundu Lissu of the CHADEMA party and Luhaga Mpina of the ACT-Wazalendo party, and protests that led to 500 deaths.

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