Kenya’s candidate for the Africa Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat Raila Odinga has launched a website for his candidacy to succeed outgoing chairman Chadian Moussa Faki.
The website was unveiled at State House Nairobi during the official launch of Kenya’s AUC bid presided over by President William Ruto and other East African Heads of State.
Entailed on the website’s home page are Odinga’s Vision and Priorities that he is set to undertake once he is elected as the new AUC chair.
“I envision a united Africa characterized by peace, prosperity, and sustainable progress for all. We must harness our vast human and natural resources and integrate the energy of our youth with the vision and wisdom of our leaders. As a lifelong Pan-Africanist, I will offer participatory leadership to ensure delivery on the priorities of the African peoples as envisioned in the African Union Agenda 2063,” reads the vision.
According to the website, his priorities include economic transformation, enhancing intra-African trade, financial independence, gender equality, and climate action.
Peace and Security, Agricultural Transformation, and Continental Integration are also listed among Odinga’s priorities should he clinch the AUC chairperson position.
Raila Odinga’s New Website
The new website also features his profile, with highlights such as his tenure as the AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa (2018-2023).
“Hon. Raila Odinga strengthened the efforts of the Commission in the implementation of the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), rallying political support from Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to advance Africa’s infrastructure connectivity and integration. He further mobilized support for continental projects, epitomizing a commitment to effective delivery, and continent-wide consensus building,” the website states.
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The website also highlights the role he played in implementing transformative political, socio-economic, and security sector reforms, most notably the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 during his stint as Kenya’s Prime Minister.
It adds that the former premier advocated for the conservation of Kenya’s water towers and implemented systems that enhanced performance in the public service and prudent management of public resources.
Awards and Honours
It also states that Odinga has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including the Elder of the Golden Heart (EGH) of Kenya, Golden Jubilee Award (Kenya), the Greater Good Award (Mizani Africa), and the Global Leadership Award (BEFTTA).
The website also features Odinga’s honors, awards and publications, and academic and professional qualifications.
His Certificate in Establishment of Natural Physical Standards, National Bureau of Standards & Technology from the Gaithersburg, MD., USA and Certificate in Standards Specification Writing from the British Standards Institution (BSI Group) are also highlighted.
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On the other hand, the website features details on why Raila is suitable for the seat, a gallery and media section.
Ruto Unveils members of Secretariat to assist in Odinga’s AUC Chairman Bid
The launch came after President Ruto announced that former Kenyan ambassador to the US Elkana Odembo and Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei will lead a secretariat that will assist in Odinga’s AUC chairmanship campaign.
President Ruto while speaking during the official unveiling said that the secretariat team will also include a diverse membership drawn from the five regions of the African community.
“To assist in making the case for Hon Odinga’s candidature, I also unveil the secretariat, which will be led by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei and Ambassador Elkana Odembo. It will also include a diverse membership drawn from the five regions of the African Union,” Ruto disclosed.
While urging Africans to rally behind Raila, Ruto said that the assignment at the AUC is a noble cause aimed to bring freedom and democracy, stability and security, peace and prosperity.
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