Ruto's West Africa charm offensive in latest push for Raila's AUC support

On Wednesday, President William Ruto met with leaders from Chad, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, and Togo to discuss bilateral and continental matters, particularly lobbying for Raila Odinga's candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position.

"We're unveiling Kenya's finest to go lead Africa," Gachagua on Raila's AUC candidature

"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

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

Watch: Launch of Raila Odinga's AUC chair bid at State House

Present are several regional Heads of State and other dignitaries invited by President William Ruto. 

Ruto’s government officially backs Raila Odinga for African Union Commission chair

AUC chair post: Ruto says Raila has Zimbabwe's support

Thus far, Raila's competition is Djibouti Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Somalia's former Foreign minister Fawzia Yusuf.