The Kenyan Head of State praised Rwanda's tremendous growth in the political, democratic, and economic spheres since the 1994 Genocide that left the country in ruins.
He made these remarks while congratulating President Paul Kagame after he was sworn in for another term in office on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
President Ruto was among more than 20 Heads of State who attended Kagame's inauguration for a fourth term at Amahoro Stadium.
Taking to X after the event, President Ruto noted that the new term presents an opportunity for Kagame to continue his transformative leadership in Rwanda.
'Congratulations to my brother, President Paul Kagame, for being sworn in for another term to continue transforming your country, Rwanda,' President Ruto wrote.
'In the past 30 years, the people of Rwanda have risen from the devastating ashes of the 1994 Genocide and undergone tremendous progress in the political, democratic, and economic spheres.'
He also lauded Rwanda as a valuable member of the East African Community, the African Union, and the international community.
President Kagame, who led the Rwandan Patriotic Army to liberate Rwanda in July 1994 was officially first elected president in 2000 after his predecessor, Pasteur Bizimungu resigned.
The RPF Inkotanyi flag bearer secured a landslide victory in the latest polls held in mid-July, garnering 99.16% of the votes cast. He defeated Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, who got 0.5% of the vote, and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana, who managed a minute 0.32%.
In his inauguration speech, the Head of State acknowledged that much has been achieved over the past 30 years, surpassing expectations. He pledged to continue efforts to build and advance the country.
'Our focus now returns to the future. For the last thirty years, our country has been a good work-in-progress. This new mandate means the beginning of even more hard work,' he told thousands of citizens and other dignitaries who attended the colourful ceremony.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
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