Tanzanian Members of Parliament have heaped praise on President William Ruto, following his address to their Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, drumming up support for his re-election in the 2027 General Elections.

Speaking on the floor of the Tanzanian parliament, the MPs said Kenyans did not make a mistake in electing Ruto as their president in 2022, and they remain optimistic that Kenyans will elect him again in next year’s elections.

“I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that Kenyans did not make a mistake in electing Ruto in 2022.. Our borders cannot divide us. Tell Kenyans we take them as our brothers and sisters and we will continue to support you,” stated Ikungi West MP Emmanuel Kingu.

“You have chosen to believe in our President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Who are we not to pray for you so that you can win the next general elections?” he added, in remarks directed at President Ruto.

The MP then read a Bible verse addressed to Ruto, praying for the Head of State ahead of the 2027 polls.

The remarks came after Ruto’s address to the Tanzanian parliament, in which he praised his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu, following her election as president in October 2025.

Ruto was on a two-day state visit in Tanzania from Monday, May 4, to strengthen diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries.

Ruto concluded his tour with a historic address at the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma, where he focused on regional cooperation and brotherhood between Kenya and Tanzania, as well as trade and infrastructure development across the region.

Among the issues he addressed on the floor of the house included the planned multi-billion oil refinery expected to be constructed in Tanga.

Tanga MP Kassim Mbaraka welcomed the move, praising Ruto for identifying the region as the appropriate location for the refinery.

“I am from tanga and the region has lagged behind on developments. But today you have said a refinery should be constructed in Tanga. Thank you so much,” he stated.