Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, has been the first East African President to thank President Paul Kagame, who emerged victorious to lead Rwanda for the next seven years.

President Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta sent a congratulatory message to President elect Paul Kagame as Rwandan President for next seven years.

Through twitter, Kenyatta wrote, “Brother I wholeheartedly congratulate you, for having been re-elected, as the President of Republic of Rwanda. God bless you, God bless all Rwandans.”

National Electoral Commission announced that Paul Kagame was leading his opponents with 98.66%, followed by Mpayimana Phillippe, with 0.72% and Frank Habineza who came last with 0.45%