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Djibouti's Mohamoud Youssouf secures key endorsement from Egypt as AUC chair race hots up
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 03, 2025

Djibouti has secured backing from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, just days after Kenyan President William Ruto visited Cairo to lobby for Ra...

AU Commission set to elect chairperson, deputy on February 15-16
Amina Wako  |  Jan 27, 2025

Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and Madagascar...

Guinea Bissau behind Raila's AUC Chair bid, says Ruto after meeting President Embaló
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

Ruto highlighted that Kenya's candidature is informed by the country's longstanding commitment to championing the Pan-African agenda and delivering on...

Djibouti's Foreign Minister denies AUC Chair race rumours, meets Tanzanian President to secure support
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 24, 2025

This visit comes amid rumours circulating that Youssouf had dropped out of the race in favour of Kenya's candidate, Raila Odinga.

Sh2.3 million per hour private jet: The lavish and costly Raila Odinga AUC campaign trail
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 23, 2025

Adding to the controversy is the government's lack of clarity on the budget allocated for the AUC campaign.

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.

Mudavadi dodges questions on public budget for Raila Odinga’s campaign for top AUC seat
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 20, 2025

Both citizens and diplomatic observers are left questioning the true cost of the campaign and whether public funds are being used wisely in this high-...

Raila lobbies in Maputo as he intensifies Southern Africa AUC Chair campaigns
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 17, 2025

His tour has also included stops in Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana, where he continued to lobby for his candidacy.

Raila Odinga leaves South Africa without meeting President Ramaphosa
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Eastleigh Voice reached out to South Africa's Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, who confirmed that Raila Odinga did not meet with Presi...

Raila Odinga begins Southern Africa tour to rally support for AUC chair bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 13, 2025

Raila’s tour is expected to continue through Southern African nations, gathering support for his bid.

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

Botswana now behind Raila's AUC chairmanship bid, Ruto says after meeting President Boko
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 08, 2025

This comes hours after  Tuesday's endorsements where Ruto announced that President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo and Equatorial Guinea Vice-President Teodo...

Raila intensifies AUC chair campaign in Mauritius
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 06, 2025

Mauritius recently withdrew its bid for the AUC top seat in favour of Odinga's candidacy.

Ruto leaves for Ghana to attend Mahama's inauguration, to lobby for Raila
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 06, 2025

During his visit, Ruto is also expected to lobby for Raila Odinga's candidacy to succeed Chad's Moussa Faki as the next African Union Commission (AUC)...

A reform gone wrong: How Ruto’s university funding model failed students in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

While the government has pledged to refine the system, trust among students, parents, and stakeholders remains low.

Kenya's international membership dues hit Sh7.75 billion in 2024, new report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

All payments are centralised through the National Treasury, with ministries submitting invoices for international obligations.

Ruto: Raila Odinga is not AUC candidate for Kenya but for East Africa
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ruto said the decision to back Odinga was the result of elaborate consultations with leaders from across the East African Community.

Raila Odinga: Whether I win or lose in AUC chairperson election, I'll keep serving Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

AU reforms, Raila's candidature top agenda as Ruto hosts Moussa Faki 
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 25, 2024

President Ruto has led AU reform efforts since February, succeeding Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who initiated the reforms in 2016. Despite some pro...

Mombasa court to auction unclaimed vehicles at Mikindani Police Station
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The vehicles, including up to 70 motorbikes and various types of cars such as pickups, trailers, Tuktuks, and trucks, will be auctioned if not claimed...

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