President William Ruto has congratulated Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on his election win.

According to President Ruto, Trump’s election victory was testament to the firm resolve of the American people to repose confidence in his “visionary, bold and innovative” leadership.

“As you embark on this phase of your journey of leadership, Kenya stands ready to further enhance our cooperation on matters of mutual interest including trade, investment, technology & innovation, peace and security, and sustainable development,” President Ruto said.

Ruto reiterated that Kenya values its longstanding bilateral partnership with the U.S, which is characterised by shared values of democracy, development and mutual respect.

“We look forward to deepening our collaboration under your leadership as we work together to address global challenges, promote peace and security and foster inclusive economic growth for the benefit of our peoples,” Ruto added.

Trump trounces Kamala Harris

The 78-year-old was elected the 47th President of the United States of America, capping off what world leaders have described as “history’s greatest political comeback!”

Trump, who served as the 45th U.S President from 2017 to 2021, recaptured White House on Wednesday, November 6 after securing more than 270 Electoral College votes to win the presidency.

By the time of writing this article, The Associated Press projected, Trump had won 277 Electoral College votes, while his competitor, Democrat Kamala Harris had 224 Electoral College votes.

According to the projection, Trump was also leading in the popular vote.