President Yoweri Museveni has assured President-elect, William Ruto, of Uganda’s commitment to continue partnering with Kenya in advancing regional and continental agenda through the East African Community, African Union and other multilateral platforms.

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Ruto was last evening announced winner of the presidential election after he polled 7,176,141 votes representing 50.5 percent against his closest rival Raila Odinga who garnered 6,942,930; an equivalent of 48.85 percent.

In a tweet Tuesday morning, Museveni said : “On behalf of all Ugandans, I congratulate Your Excellency William Ruto upon your election as the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya.”

The President’s message was a follow up of his telephone call to Ruto last night.

“I wish to reassure you of Uganda’s commitment to continue partnering with Kenya in advancing regional and continental agenda through the East African Community, African Union and other multilateral platforms,” Museveni said.

According to Museveni, bilateral cooperation between Kenya and Uganda will score tremendous achievements and “I look forward to working more closely with you.”

“God bless Kenya. God bless East Africa,” Museveni said.