President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated the new Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz following his election and assumption of office on Wednesday evening.

In his message, President Kenyatta assured the new German Chancellor of Kenya's readiness to continue partnering with his European country for the two nation's mutual benefit.

At the same time, he congratulated outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a successful tenure and wished her success in her future endeavors.

Scholz takes over from Merkel, who served as the chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021.