President Buhari hails William Ruto Victory amid Kenya presidential result dispute

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulates Kenya president-elect, William Ruto, on his victory in the east African nation’s general elections.

The congratulatory message is contained in a statement by the president spokesperson Femi Adesina.

He commends the people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent outcome of the elections.

President Buhari says Nigeria values Kenya as a strategic partner in the fight against terrorism and violence extremism.

Meanwhile, the US embassy in Kenya has also lauded Kenyans for a peaceful vote.

it urged all parties to work together to peacefully resolve any remaining concerns.

It said the declaration of William Ruto as Kenya’s president-elect was an important milestone in the electoral process.

The embassy asked political leaders to continue to urge their supporters to remain peaceful and refrain from violence during the electoral process.

In the meantime, William Ruto’s victory has been welcomed internationally despite a dramatic dispute over the result.

Mr Ruto narrowly beat rival Raila Odinga taking 50.5% of the vote.

The announcement was delayed amid scuffles at the results centre and allegations of vote-rigging by Mr Odinga’s campaign.

Reports have it that most businesses are closed in Kisumu in the western Kenya stronghold of Raila Odinga

Some protests in Mr Odinga’s strongholds followed Monday’s declaration of Mr Ruto as the winner of the election.

The newly elected president, Mr Ruto called for unity, saying he wanted to be a president of all, and for the country to focus on the future.

Raila odinga is set to speak publicly for the first time since his narrow defeat in the polls on Monday.

He expected to address the press at 2pm local time.