Friday, November 8, 2024 - The campaign secretariat of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is expected to unveil him today as Kenya's candidate for chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In a press release, the
secretariat said the event is meant to provide a platform for Raila to engage
with core players and partners of the AU.
"The Addis event is a follow-up to the 27th August 2024 official reception of the candidature of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga in Nairobi, and is meant to provide a platform for the candidate to engage with core players, formations, and partners of the AU.
"The
candidate will use the forum to outline his pan-African vision and priorities
in line with AU Agenda 2063," the secretariat said.
Raila will later in the evening
issue a keynote address at the Grand Campaign Reception which will be held at
AU Multipurpose Hall.
This comes three months after
Kenya officially launched Raila's bid for the AUC at a high-profile event held
at State House in Nairobi.
The launch was hosted by
President William Ruto and attended by several East African Community (EAC)
heads of state including Presidents Salva Kiir of South Sudan, Yoweri Museveni
of Uganda, and Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania.
In his speech, Raila articulated
his vision for AU, emphasizing his commitment to making it more people-centered
and focused on serving the interests of all Africans.
On the other hand, Ruto
described Raila as Kenya's "most capable steward" for the role, emphasizing
his qualifications and suitability for leadership within the AUC.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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