Raila Odinga: ‘My heart is ready, my hands are steady’ for AUC top job
President William Ruto showered Raila Odinga with praises, noting that he is the best candidate for the position of the African Union Commission (AU) chair during the launch of his bid at State House Nairobi on August 27, 2024. Francis Nderitu | Nation Media Group
Kenya on Tuesday unveiled the candidature of its former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) at a colourful ceremony graced by several East African Community (EAC) heads of State.
President William Ruto led the launch at State House, Nairobi, where he hosted East African Community (EAC) Chairman Salva Kiir Mayardit, who is also the president of South Sudan, Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan (Tanzania) and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.
