Posted 2/15/2024, 4:00:00 AM
Odinga Exploring African Union Top Post, Lobbying Continental Support
- Raila Odinga is lobbying African leaders to assess support for his potential bid for African Union Commission chairperson role
- Odinga relying on continental connections from past AU infrastructure role to gauge backing before formally applying
- Position seen as powerful - chairperson is CEO, legal rep, ensures AU work continuity amid rotating chairmanship
- Odinga ended controversial tenure as AU High Rep for Infrastructure Development in Feb 2022
- As chairperson bid explored, Odinga non-committal on impact on his future political plans in Kenya