The President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto, has commended Rwanda’s resilience and unity after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi that had shattered hope for harmonious co-existence among Rwandans.

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He delivered his message through his X page on April 8 – a day after Rwanda began the 30th commemoration of the Genocide that claimed more than a million lives, according to official data from the government.

Ruto observed that 30 years since the Genocide, "the country has made tremendous progress that demonstrates the total resilience of the people and the government of Rwanda.”

"Rwanda is a shining example of the people's immeasurable power not only to overcome adversity, but also to reconcile and live as one people,” he stated.

"I commend my brother, President Paul Kagame, for his resolute leadership, tremendous courage and abundant foresight. The people and government of Kenya wish him and the people of Rwanda godspeed as they continue to build their country to even greater heights,” he said.