Ruto congratulates Samia Suluhu after winning Tanzanian election
President William Ruto has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan after being elected as President of Tanzania in the recently concluded general election.
President William Ruto has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan after being elected as President of Tanzania in the recently concluded general election.
In a statement on Monday, November 3, Ruto congratulated President Suluhu on her victory in the general elections held on Wednesday, October 29, which were marred by violent protests.
President Ruto also mentioned that Kenya and Tanzania share deep historical bonds and common goals for regional stability, anchored in their shared membership in the East African Community (EAC).
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Kenya, and on my own behalf, I extend sincere congratulations to Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan on her re-election in the General Election held on 29 October 2025.
“Kenya and Tanzania share deep historical ties and common aspirations for the prosperity and stability of our peoples, anchored in our shared history and our joint membership in the East African Community (EAC),” read the statement in part.
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President Ruto urged Tanzanians to uphold peace and the rule of law, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and tolerance among political actors.
“I call upon the patriotic people of Tanzania to uphold peace and the rule of law, and I encourage all political actors and stakeholders to embrace dialogue and tolerance as they seek to resolve any issues at hand in order to safeguard democracy and stability,” Ruto added.
Further, the Head of State said Kenya is ready to continue engaging constructively in the pursuit of a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated East Africa.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, November 1, announced that President Samia Suluhu had won the election.
INEC said that President Suluhu, who vied on a Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) ticket, garnered over 31 million votes, representing 97.66% of the total ballots cast, securing her a decisive victory.
“Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan of CCM got 31,913,866 votes, being 97.66% of the votes. In observance of the relevant constitution and the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania, I declare Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan as having been elected the president of the United Republic of Tanzania,” INEC chairman Jacobs Mwambegele announced.
The results came in the wake of violent protests reported in the country as civilians took to the streets to demand the integrity of the vote, as they decried the banning of the president’s biggest challengers from partaking in the election.
CHADEMA’s Tundu Lissu was locked out of the polls and got incarcerated for treason charges. ACT-Wazalendo’s Luhaga Mpina was also blocked from contesting in the election.
On Saturday, CHADEMA rejected the results of the October 29 general election, describing them as fabricated.
In a statement, CHADEMA Secretary General John Mnyika accused INEC of announcing results that do not reflect the will of Tanzanians.
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