Raila's AU push enters final lap with bid getting endorsements

President William Ruto hosts Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama where they discussed the expansion of the intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. He thanked him for declaring his support for Raila Odinga‘s African Union Commission Chairperson candidature. President Ruto agreed to grace his swearing-in in Accra next month. They were joined by AUC Chair candidate Rt Hon. Raila Odinga in Kilgoris, Narok County. [SUE NYAMASEGE /PCS.] 

In about a month’s time, the hotly contested African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson elections will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Kenya has firmly set its sights on the seat and, as the elections draw closer, it has intensified its campaigns, with President William Ruto playing a central role.

The President is expected to continue rallying support for Kenya’s candidate, Raila Odinga, in Kampala, Uganda, where he will attend the AU Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government (C10) meeting tomorrow.