DP Ruto, Raila lead Kenyans in wishing Uhuru happy birthday

Deputy President William Ruto is among thousands of Kenyans who have come out to wish President Uhuru Kenyatta a happy birthday.

Kenyatta turned 59 on Monday and in his birthday wish, DP Ruto referred to the head of state as his friend and boss and wished him good health and a long life.

“Happy birthday to my friend and boss HE. Uhuru Kenyatta. May God almighty grant you good health and long life,” he posted on Twitter.

October 26 is very significant to Kenyatta as it is his birthday. On the same date in 2017 he was re-elected in a repeat poll after the Supreme Court nullified his election and on Monday he launched the Building Bridges (BBI) report at Bomas of Kenya.

At the Bomas launch, at one point those in attendance led by Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga rose up to sing happy birthday to the visibly excited Kenyatta.

Other prominent persons who have also sent birthday message to the president on social media:

Happy birthday to my friend and boss HE. Uhuru Kenyatta. May God almighty grant you good health and long life.

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) October 26, 2020

Happy Birthday President Uhuru Kenyatta. Today is the day you were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you #HappyBirthdayUhuru pic.twitter.com/318o7vk3Ro

— Shabana Fc Kenya (@Shabanafckenya) October 26, 2020

Happy 59th birthday to Mr. President. I remember the days we would laugh together and discuss issues concerning the mwananchi. I still yearn for those lovely days.
What a coincidence the BBI Launch happens to be during your day! #HappyBirthdayUhuru pic.twitter.com/kwDo2Zj7wi

— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@MurkomenG) October 26, 2020

I celebrate you today my President. Born in a privileged family, to the first Prime minister and President of Kenya, but you decided to dedicate your life to selflessly serve our country,what an inspiration, Kenya is blessed to have you.#HappyBirthdayUhuru pic.twitter.com/gq1akqOHHF

— Godfrey Njihia (@Goddieh_njihia) October 26, 2020