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During a speech at State House on Tuesday, where former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s African Union candidacy was unveiled, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni criticized some individuals in Raila’s camp, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, accusing them of supporting his political adversaries in Uganda. ALSO READ: Ugandan President Slams Babu …

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has disclosed his academic qualifications as he seeks the position of African Union Commission Chairperson. His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Magdeburg Technical School & Otto-Von-Guericke University, a Certificate in Senior Management from the Kenya Institute of Management, and various other …

Kenya’s government has officially filed documents to support Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The submission, led by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, was made to both the Dean of the Eastern Region, Dharmraj Busgeeth, and the Office of the Legal …

Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), has called out Kenya Kwanza politicians, urging them to refrain from using blackmail tactics against Raila Odinga regarding his criticisms of the government. Despite receiving support from William Ruto’s administration in his bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship, …

Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, has expressed his belief that Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper party, is the most suitable candidate to succeed Raila Odinga as the opposition leader. Atwoli emphasized that should Raila assume the position of Chairperson of the African …

According to a report released by Infotrak Research and Consulting on Thursday, 81% of Kenyans are in favor of Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the position of African Union (AU) Chairperson. The survey, conducted on March 8th to 9th, 2024, found that only 16% of respondents opposed …

Belgut Member of Parliament (MP) Nelson Koech believes that Raila Odinga’s potential departure from national politics will significantly impact the strength of the opposition. Odinga recently announced his intention to vie for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). According to Koech, Odinga has long been the …

Gladys Wanga, Governor of Homa Bay, dispels concerns about Raila Odinga’s potential loss of political support should he assume the chairmanship of the African Union Commission, asserting that it won’t diminish his influence in Kenyan politics. Wanga contends that Raila’s transition from active domestic politics to a continental role won’t …

CS Kuria commented on Raila Odinga’s bid for the leadership of the African Union Commission, expressing his admiration and belief that Raila’s potential chairmanship would bring about significant change to Africa. Kuria described Raila as a person of remarkable character and a close ally. He remarked that with Raila at …

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch asserts that Raila Odinga does not require support from the Kenya Kwanza administration to secure the position of African Union Commission chairperson. Speaking on Citizen TV’s Daybreak on Thursday, Oketch emphasized that Raila’s extensive networks and respected reputation as sufficient qualifications for the role. In comparison …