The United States President Joe Biden has congratulated President-elect William Ruto.

This was stated in a press briefing issued by the US Secretary of State Karine Jean-Pierre.

US Secretary of State Karine Jean-Pierre. PHOTO/COURTESY

According to Jean-Pierre, Biden congratulated Ruto on his election as the president of Kenya.

“We congratulate William Ruto on his election as president of Kenya,” Jean-Pierre said.

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The US president also lauded the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga for accepting and abiding by the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld Ruto’s election.

“We commend Raila Odinga for abiding by the Supreme Court’s ruling,” she added.

Jean Pierre also said the US Government has congratulated Kenyans for concluding the electoral process peacefully.

She further said the US Government was looking forward to working with Ruto and his new government.

“The United States and Kenya share a strong and longstanding partnership based on a commitment to democracy, security, and economic prosperity. We look forward to enhancing this partnership with President Ruto and his new government,” Jean-Pierre said.

This comes as an affirmation of the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s earlier statement issued on Monday with the same message.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. PHOTO/COURTESY

"The United States congratulates William Ruto on his election as president of Kenya, as confirmed by the Supreme Court on September 5. We also congratulate the people of Kenya on the conclusion of a peaceful electoral process," the statement read in part.