kenya AUC candidate Stories

"We're unveiling Kenya's finest to go lead Africa," Gachagua on Raila's AUC candidature
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

"I have listened to the people on the ground and they are in support of Raila Odinga's candidature," the DP said.

Raila: I'll transform African Union into people-centred organisation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

He expressed his aspiration for the people of Africa to directly experience the positive impact of the African Union (AU) in their daily lives.

AUC Chair race hots up as Seychelles endorses former VP to succeed Moussa Faki
Amina Wako  |  May 16, 2024

Meriton also held various government portfolios, including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Health and Social Affairs, Information Technology, the Blue E...

Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 06, 2024

Guinea-Bissau's President, General Umaro Sissoco Embalo, also announced his country's support for Raila's candidature during Kenyan President William...

Ghana backs Raila for AUC top job in deal with Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Apr 03, 2024

President Ruto says Kenya has secured Ghana's support but his Ghanaian counterpart did not explicitly declare this at their joint press conference on...

Mudavadi warns against exporting domestic politics to AU
Amina Wako  |  Mar 24, 2024

The Prime Cabinet Secretary said politicians should treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves and put the interest of the country first.

Boost for Raila after review of gender rule for AUC top job
Amina Wako  |  Mar 14, 2024

The Permanent Representatives Committee concluded that regions should focus solely on fronting candidates without gender restrictions.

Ankole diplomacy: Ruto lobbies for Raila's AUC candidature in Uganda
Amina Wako  |  Feb 27, 2024

In Uganda, Ruto extended his diplomatic efforts to advocate for Raila, who wants to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat next February as chair of the...

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