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AU welcomes Doha talks on DRC crisis but reaffirms 'African solutions' mantra
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

While the AU's endorsement of the Doha talks signals pragmatism, the message is clear: the union wants to retain ownership of the peace process.

Youth groups demand revocation of IEBC commissioners' shortlist citing bias, exclusion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

They termed the omission of young candidates as a clear violation of constitutional provisions that promote inclusivity, fair representation and equal...

Algeria's Selma Haddadi takes helm as AUC Deputy Chairperson
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 13, 2025

She will now serve as Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf's deputy, overseeing the commission's administration and financial management.

New era at AU Commission as Mahmoud Ali Youssouf unveils his leadership team
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 13, 2025

Beyond his core team, Mahmoud is expected to appoint advisers, senior diplomatic staff, and policy experts to bolster his administration.

Revealed: Ruto’s government spent over half a billion shillings on Raila’s failed AUC bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Koech confirmed that the money was allocated to ‘international candidatures activity,’ specifically funding Kenya’s campaign for Odinga’s AUC chairman...

How to make viazi karai with ukwaju sauce
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 27, 2025

Serve the crispy viazi karai hot with a generous drizzle of ukwaju sauce on the side for dipping.

Raila Odinga: State did not spend Sh13 billion on my AUC campaigns
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 24, 2025

Odinga said the government only covered the necessary transport and that he did not indulge in any extravagance.

How Foreign Affairs budget increased to fund Raila’s failed AU bid- Treasury
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

The funds have been directed toward general administration, planning, support services, and foreign relations and diplomacy, including the costs incur...

Aladwa: Edwin Sifuna risks removal from ODM for opposing Raila-Ruto alliance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Aladwa alleged that Sifuna is being used by Rigathi Gachagua to undermine ODM’s position and discredit the broad-based government.

Raila for Prime Minister! UDA leaders push for constitutional changes after AUC loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Belgut MP Nelson Koech said Odinga’s experience and political acumen should not go unutilised.

Djibouti fires back at Ruto after Kenya's AUC defeat: "Africa deserved better than Raila"
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 17, 2025

"Thirty-three heads of state chose Mahmoud, the right choice for Africa’s challenges, refusing to let the AU be hostage to Kenyan domestic politics. A...

Mohammed Doyo: Kenya’s diplomatic missteps that cost Raila AU Commission chair
Mohammed Doyo  |  Feb 16, 2025

We goofed a big time. And here we are again. Baba rejected again. Far away from home. Not because he was not a strong or visionary candidate but becau...

Africa missed out on the best, Ruto on Raila’s AUC defeat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

The president commended Raila’s dedication throughout the campaign, noting that he engaged all key stakeholders and spared no effort in his bid for th...

Prof Kagwanja: How Kenya’s foreign policy contributed to Raila’s defeat
Peter Kagwanja  |  Feb 16, 2025

The loss is a wake-up call for Kenya to return to its Africa-centered foreign policy based on national interests.

Ruto did not sabotage my AUC bid, Raila says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

Raila called on Kenyans to move on from the election, which took place on Saturday, February 15, and focus on building the nation.

Welcome back home; Kenyans have unfinished business with you, Gachagua tells Raila after AUC defeat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

Gachagua maintained that the outcome of the AU race did not diminish Raila’s leadership or his ability to contribute to Kenya’s progress.

Ruto assures support for new AU leadership after Raila's election defeat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

President William Ruto acknowledged the loss but stressed that the election was about Africa's collective future rather than individual nations.

Raila Odinga concedes defeat as Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf elected new AUC Chairperson
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 15, 2025

Raila failed to maintain the momentum in subsequent rounds, leading to his early exit—a repeat of the 2017 AUC race, where former Foreign Minister Ami...

Congratulations pour in after Mahmoud Youssouf's AUC Chair win
Dennis Tarus  |  Feb 15, 2025

Kenyan President William Ruto whose candidate Raila Odinga contested in the AUC Chair race was also quick to acknowledge the results.

Africa fails to honour Raila after multiple disappointments at home
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 15, 2025

Currently aged 80, Odinga made his fifth attempt at the presidency in the 2022 August elections and lost to President William Ruto.

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