World leaders, including the United States of America, congratulated President-elect William Ruto after the Supreme Court upheld his victory on Monday.
In a statement, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed his desire to strengthen the partnership between Kenya and the US.
“The United States and Kenya share a strong and longstanding partnership based on a commitment to democracy, security, and economic prosperity. 
“We look forward to enhancing this partnership with President Ruto and his new government,” said Blinken.
Blinken also praised Ruto’s main rival, Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga, for obeying the Supreme Court’s ruling.
“Transparent electoral processes and the peaceful adjudication of disputes are testaments to the strength of democratic institutions,” he said.
Odinga led a consolidated petition to overturn Ruto’s victory, alleging IEBC electoral malpractice.
Vicky Ford, the United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, said she was looking forward to working with Ruto to strengthen bilateral ties.
“Kenya and its leaders can be proud of the example it has set to the world: following a calm, peaceful and transparent democratic process,” said Ford.
The African Union Commission’s Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, also expressed his greetings to the incoming president and praised Odinga for accepting the Supreme Court’s decision.
“My warmest congratulations to President-elect Williams Ruto on being declared the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya upon the confirmation of the election results. I also wish to salute the leadership of Raila Odinga for respecting the Supreme Court ruling,” Faki said.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said he had personally contacted the incoming Head of State and congratulated him following the Supreme Court’s decision.
“I look forward to working with him to strengthen our Strategic Partnership in advancing the EAC agenda. God bless the people of Kenya,” Museveni wrote on his Twitter page.
Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia wished Ruto well after the Supreme Court confirmed him as President-elect.
“All the best as you take over the baton to serve your beloved Kenya. May God continue to guide your steps,” he said.
