President William Ruto has extended a heartfelt apology to Uganda and Tanzania, acknowledging that unresolved tensions may have strained diplomatic relations between the neighboring nations.

Speaking during the National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park Hotel on Wednesday, Ruto called for reconciliation and emphasized Kenya's commitment to rebuilding and fostering regional harmony.

“To our Tanzanian brothers and sisters, if we have wronged you in any way, please forgive us. To our Ugandan friends, if Kenyans have done anything inappropriate, we humbly apologize,” said President Ruto.

The Head of State also issued a sincere apology to Kenyan youth, who have been increasingly critical of his administration following the widespread 2024 anti-tax protests. These demonstrations, sparked by rising taxation and allegations of poor governance, resulted in the tragic loss of young lives at the hands of security forces.

“To the youth of Kenya, if there have been any missteps, we are truly sorry. We want to foster a relationship that contributes to the greatness of our nation,” he added.

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President Ruto urged citizens to embrace forgiveness and unity, highlighting his administration's focus on healing divisions and driving national development.

“I encourage all of us to focus less on pointing fingers and more on building bridges that can elevate our country. I am optimistic about Kenya's future—it is brighter than our past, no matter the current challenges,” he affirmed.

This public apology comes amid increasing diplomatic strain between Kenya and Tanzania following the deportation of Kenyan activists who traveled to observe the court hearing of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The incident ignited heated online debates and political clashes between citizens and lawmakers from both countries.

The Kenya Kwanza administration has also been under scrutiny for alleged corruption, mismanagement, and imposing burdensome taxes while failing to deliver meaningful economic relief to struggling citizens.