Kenya's deputy president pledged continued cooperation with Tanzania after attending the inauguration of President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dodoma on Monday. Kithure Kindiki represented President William Ruto at the ceremony and stressed that regional stability remains vital for Kenya's economic growth through partnerships within the East African Community and African Continental Free Trade Area.
Hassan took her oath before receiving a 21-gun salute as commander-in-chief of Tanzania's armed forces. The ceremony brought together leaders from Burundi, Zambia, Mozambique and Somalia alongside diplomatic representatives from numerous other countries. Hassan secured her position after claiming 97 percent of the votes cast during the Oct. 29 election, though opposition groups led by detained CHADEMA politician Tundu Lissu have disputed the results and called for new voting under international monitoring.
Violence has erupted in Dar es Salaam and Arusha as protesters clash with security personnel over claims that the electoral process lacked fairness. Government officials maintain the vote reflected genuine public support with turnout surpassing 80 percent. Trade between the two East African nations has expanded as Kenya ships manufactured items and pharmaceuticals while importing agricultural products and minerals from Tanzania.
Hassan took her oath before receiving a 21-gun salute as commander-in-chief of Tanzania's armed forces. The ceremony brought together leaders from Burundi, Zambia, Mozambique and Somalia alongside diplomatic representatives from numerous other countries. Hassan secured her position after claiming 97 percent of the votes cast during the Oct. 29 election, though opposition groups led by detained CHADEMA politician Tundu Lissu have disputed the results and called for new voting under international monitoring.
Violence has erupted in Dar es Salaam and Arusha as protesters clash with security personnel over claims that the electoral process lacked fairness. Government officials maintain the vote reflected genuine public support with turnout surpassing 80 percent. Trade between the two East African nations has expanded as Kenya ships manufactured items and pharmaceuticals while importing agricultural products and minerals from Tanzania.
