Raila Odinga announces candidacy for AU Commission head job
Veteran opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga speaks to the media in Nairobi, Kenya as he formally declared his interest in the African Union Commission chairmanship on February 15, 2024. PHOTO | NMG
Kenya's veteran opposition and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga on Thursday officially declared his interest in the African Union (AU) Commission chairmanship.
Speaking to the media in Nairobi, the former prime minister said he is ready to serve in that position, having previously held the position of AU High Representative for Infrastructure.