American star Akon celebrates President-elect Ruto

ELIZABETH NGIGI Lifestyle, Entertainment Journalist

16 August 2022

• Akon sent a congratulatory message to the Kenya's President Elect William Samoei Ruto last night.

• Diamond Platnumz also celebrated all Kenyans for electing the new President.

Senegalese-American singer Akon sent a congratulatory message to Kenya's President-Elect William Samoei Ruto last night.

Through his social media, the celebrated singer wrote;

"Congratulations to my dear brother William Ruto as he is declared winner of the Presidential election in Kenya."

Others who commented about the elections were;

Diamond Platnumz also celebrated all Kenyans for electing the new President.

He urged his Kenyan fans to keep the peace and to come together as one for the prosperity of the country.

In his message to Kenyans, the WCB boss asked Kenyans to uphold peace during this period to continue building the country.

"PONGEZI sana wana Kenya kwa kuhitimisha zoezi la uchaguzi na kumpata rais leo. Sasa hivi tena sio Team Ruto, Wajackoyah ama team Raila Odonga. Ni kwa pamoja kuendeleza maendeleo ya kenya na wana kenya kwa ujumla."

(Congratulations Kenyans for completing the elections process and getting your president. It is no longer about Team Raila, Ruto, Wajackoya but as one Kenya to push the country ahead as Kenyans.)

Media personality Maina Kageni: "Congratulations, President - Elect @williamsamoeiruto !!!! Govern with wisdom and God's guidance.... We start a new journey today.... Pave it with prosperity, hope and take us to the next level.... God bless you and God bless Kenya."

Emmy Kaosgei: Congratulations 🎊 to his excellency the president elect of the the Republic of Kenya 🇰🇪 👏 🙌 🔥🔥🔥 let's keep upholding Kenya in prayer! Peace and stability to thrive. Kenyans are all winners, we are one nation under one God.