President William Ruto has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Keir Starmer following his election as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In a statement, President Ruto lauded Starmer’s victory and the Labour Party’s overwhelming support in the recent elections.
“On behalf of the government and the people of Kenya, I wish to convey my utmost congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on the overwhelming support garnered by the Labour Party at the just-concluded elections and his subsequent appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,” President Ruto stated.
President Ruto highlighted that Starmer’s election reflects the United Kingdom’s citizens’ deep desire for progressive politics and policies represented by the Labour Party. “His election is testimony to the deep yearning of the citizens of the United Kingdom for progressive politics and policies embodied by the Labour Party,” he added.
Expressing his eagerness to collaborate with the new UK Prime Minister, President Ruto emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and the United Kingdom. “I stand ready to work with Prime Minister Starmer to foster our bilateral commercial, defense, and political cooperation while contributing together towards building a safer, equitable, and sustainable global future,” President Ruto said.
The Kenyan President’s congratulatory message underscores the longstanding and robust relationship between Kenya and the United Kingdom, emphasizing mutual interests and collaborative efforts in various sectors.
