This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 4, 2020, Burundi's Constitutional Court confirmed the victory of President-Elect Major General (Rtd) Evariste Ndayishimiye in the country's presidential election held on May 20, 2020.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta extended his congratulations to the President-Elect and the ruling CNDD-FDD Party on their win.
"On behalf of the people of Kenya, I congratulate the People of Burundi and the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) Party under Your Excellency Major General (Rtd) Evariste Ndayishimiye leadership for winning the Presidential elections held on 20th May 2020," President Kenyatta wrote in a message.
President Kenyatta expressed his hope that the historic moment would unite the Republic of Burundi and move forward, underpinned by the interests of the people and nationhood.
He assured the new Burundi leader of Kenya's continued support as a true and valued development partner, saying, "Kenya stands with Your Excellency as a partner, a friend and neighbour,as you take Burundi to greater heights,"
