Ruto Sends Message to Museveni After Securing Seventh Term in Uganda

Ruto's message followed Museveni's pronouncement as the president-elect by the Electoral Commission of Uganda on Saturday, January 17...

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Kenya's President William Ruto congratulated Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on his re-election for a seventh term, emphasizing Ugandans' confidence in his leadership and the potential for continued national transformation.

Museveni secured 71.61% of the total votes cast (7,994,772 votes) in the January 15 polls, with closest rival Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) receiving 24.72% (2,714,238 votes).
Ruto's message, conveyed on Sunday, January 18, highlighted Kenya's readiness to collaborate with Uganda on regional integration, trade, and stability.
The Ugandan Electoral Commission declared Museveni the president-elect on Saturday, January 17, amidst opposition claims of irregularities, which election observers found no evidence to support.

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