Raila Odinga Formally Submits AUC Chairmanship Application: "Bringing It Home"

 

Raila odinga  formaly submits his application for AUC Chairmanship

Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has made progress in his bid to become the next African Union Commission (AUC) chairman. ODM leader Raila Odinga (centre) signing off his documents.On Friday, July 26, the former prime minister forwarded his credentials for consideration of his bid. The vote will be held in February next year. Raila, who seeks to succeed Chad's Moussa Faki, is optimistic he will get the post. "I signed off my AUC chair application documents, we are focused on bringing the seat home for Kenya and serving the African people," he said. Among the documents submitted are Raila's CV, and his vision statement. The booklets were translated into English and Spanish to be distributed across Africa as required. Govt appoints renowned experts to lead Raila's campaign In June this year, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musali Mudavadi revealed that the state had established a secretariat to spearhead Raila's bid. As the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mudavadi affirmed the government's commitment to ensuring Raila's success in securing the prestigious position. Mudavadi said the team had firmed up preparatory and application documents together with requisite translations of his resume into six languages; Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, English, and Kiswahili. He expressed confidence in Raila's ability to uphold excellence, aligning with the continent's collective vision for Africa in 2063, as outlined in the AUC development framework. 

by  Kai Eli