Candidates vying for the position of Chairperson of the African Union (AU), including Azimio leader Raila Odinga, will address African citizens through the Africa Leadership Debate, dubbed Mjadala Afrika.
The candidates will elaborate on their visions and ideas for advancing Africa’s political, economic, and social development and integration.
The debate also allows African citizens and other stakeholders to put forward questions to the candidates on issues they want to be addressed in order to propel the continent’s growth and ensure Africa achieves its goals for integrated and sustainable development.
Following this, Kenyans have posed burning questions to Raila after the AU called on citizens to submit questions to be asked during the debate.
Question to Raila Odinga from Kenyans During Mjadala Afrika Debate
The majority of Kenyans raised concerns about the broad-based government, questioning how it contributed to the weakening of the opposition in the country.
Victor Onjolo: Ask Raila Odinga why he betrayed the youthful revolt against bad governance in Kenya in June and go to bed with the government with lots of human rights violations including killings of most Youths!!!
Julius Kips: Kenya believes in exporting skilled and semi-skilled labour, with over 300,000 Kenyan workers, including domestic workers, currently in the Middle East. With the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection planning to send over 300,000 youths to Qatar for employment, do you think a Kenyan candidate can address the challenges faced by these migrant workers and ensure their protection and fair treatment?
How much public money was spent on the campaign and what will the Kenyan government gain from this?
Kenyan Mbogi: Why did he not talk of the abductions of Ugandan Opposition leader Besigye?
Mr Mwangi: How will he change Africa while he was unable to help his Kibera constituency where he was a Member of Parliament for Twenty years?
Yoro Abdull: Ask him why he supported the corrupt Adani deal and what makes him not support the sale of Africa.
More Burning Questions
Facts Guy Ke: To Raila, at 80 years old why are you seeking a job why the main problem in Africa is youth unemployment?
Stephen Chege: Ask Raila his position with regard to vibrant opposition in a mature democracy, because he has shown us time and again if the deal is right, he hopes and joins the government of the day.
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Ronald Obirika: What are your views on justice and equality in Africa, particularly considering Kenya’s challenges and issues in this regard?
Why do you think the position and structure of the African Union (AU) do not involve the youth??
Okenagwa: Why is Raila, in conjunction with the Kenyan government, allegedly using public funds to finance his campaign for the AU position?
What is Kenya’s position on the abduction of youths, including the recent abduction of Uganda’s opposition leader?
Makarios Senio: I am Kenyan ask Raila Odinga about his level of education and his field of expertise as pertains to the qualifications of a candidate to become a chair of the African Union.
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About Mjadala Afrika
Mjadala Afrika Leadership Debate is scheduled to take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa starting at 1900 hours East African Time.
Also to note, the debate will be conducted in French and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided to the candidates and the audience in all the six working languages of the African Union (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili.).
Meanwhile, the debate will be broadcast live on television and all digital platforms of the African Union.
One can tune in to national broadcaster stations, Multichoice Africa / DStv Africa Channel 197, and free-to-air channels available on the DStv platform.
Additionally, you can watch the livestream on the African Union’s digital platforms via their website http://au.int, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
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