Kenya welcomes Keir Starmer's election as UK PM
Africa
By
Betty Njeru
| Jul 06, 2024
Kenya is ready to foster its continued relations with the United Kingdom following the appointment of ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/europe/article/2001498439/starmer-begins-uk-rebuild-after-landslide-election-win"> Keir Starmer “On behalf of the government and the people of Kenya, I wish to convey my utmost congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on the overwhelming support garnered by the Labour Party at the just concluded elections and his subsequent appointment as Prime Minister of the UK.”
‘His election is testimony to the deep yearning of the citizens of the United Kingdom for progressive politics and policies embodied by the Labour Party,” said Ruto. Finance Act 2023 was illegally enacted, Azimio and 40 groups tell court AG, Treasury plead with apex court to allow Ruto collect tax Relief for Ruto as court unlocks Finance Act 2023 Empty promises crush dreams of KCSE star to pursue medicine course Fuel prices remain unchanged as regulator ignores court ruling on VAT Confusion rocks tax payment after ruling on Finance Act 2023 Tough options for Ruto after court blow to Finance Act 2023 Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels Ruto hangs on Uhuru's law to raise funds after court's big blow Experts weigh in on Court of Appeal ruling on 2023 Finance Bill The Head of State added that he is ready to work with Starmer to build ties between the two countries in various areas including trade, defence, and political cooperation.
Kenya and the UK share a history dating as far back as when the East African nation gained its independence. Starmer, the new PM replaces Rishi Sunak, after his Labour Party garnered more than the required seats to unseat Conservatives in the just-ended Election.
Other regional and global leaders to congratulate Starmer include US President Joe Biden, Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau, Ukraine President Zelensky, and African Heads of State.
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