President William Ruto has extended heartfelt congratulations to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan after she was officially declared the country’s first elected female president on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

In his statement on Monday, November 3, 2025, President Ruto highlighted the significance of the milestone while urging Tanzanians to uphold peace and the rule of law.

“This is a historic moment not only for Tanzania but for the entire East African region. I congratulate Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan on her election victory and call upon the people of Tanzania to maintain peace and respect democratic institutions,” Ruto said.

He emphasised that the peaceful resolution of political differences is critical for stability and prosperity.

President Ruto underscored the deep historical ties between Kenya and Tanzania, stressing that the two countries share common aspirations for regional integration, peace, and economic prosperity.

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“Kenya remains ready to continue engaging constructively with Tanzania in pursuit of our shared vision for a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated East Africa,” he said.

Ruto further highlighted that while governments may change, the foundation of stability lies in respect for law, justice, and the democratic process.

He called on Tanzanian leaders and citizens alike to resolve outstanding issues through dialogue, ensuring that democracy is preserved and post-election tensions do not escalate.

The landslide election, which handed President Hassan nearly 98 per cent of the vote in the October 29 polls, marked a historic first for the nation. She became Tanzania’s first woman to win the presidency through a general election.

However, the polls were contentious, as leading opposition figures were barred from contesting, raising concerns over the competitiveness of the election.

President Ruto’s message urged all stakeholders to embrace dialogue and tolerance in addressing post-election tensions, including protests and isolated incidents of unrest.