AUC chairmanship Stories

Ruto did not sabotage my AUC bid, Raila says
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.

Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid
Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 12, 2025

In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.

AU Commission set to elect chairperson, deputy on February 15-16
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...

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race
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.

Ruto rallies East African states to back Raila's bid for AU Commission leadership
Ruto rallies East African states to back Raila's bid for AU Commission leadership
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2024

Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership. 

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