Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Moses Kuria, recently shared his support for Raila Odinga’s bid for the position of African Union Commission Chairperson.
Kuria recounted a gracious gesture extended by Mama Ida Odinga, where he and his associates were treated to a delightful lunch, as they conveyed well wishes to Raila Odinga for his journey ahead.
During the luncheon, Kuria revealed that he, along with his mother Teresia, wife Joyce, and friends, engaged in discussions with Raila Odinga on various initiatives within the African Union.
“As part of the ongoing national support for my very good friend Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga ‘s candidature for the position of African Union Commission Chair, today my mother Teresia, my wife Joyce, my friends and I were treated to a sumptuous lunch by Mama Ida Odinga as we wished Baba good health, vitality, and courage as he embarks on his journey,” said Moses Kuria.
Moses Kuria on Supporting Raila’s AUC Bid
Additionally, Kuria highlighted his perspectives on pivotal AU programs, including the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, Africa 50, Agenda 2063, and the proposal to transform the Kenya School of Government into the Africa School of Government as an AU Affiliate.
“I also shared with Baba my perspectives on various AU initiatives including the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, Africa 50, Agenda 2063, and the ongoing conversation around converting the Kenya School of Government into the Africa School of Government as an AU Affiliate,” he said.
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Kuria Reveals Motives Behind Raila’s AUC Bid
Nevertheless, CS Moses Kuria had earlier stirred controversy with claims regarding the motives behind ODM leader Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship.
According to Kuria, Odinga’s pursuit of the AU position is merely a strategic move to buy time for his anticipated presidential bid in 2027.
Kuria made these assertions during an interview on Spice FM, asserting that Odinga would resign from the AU Commission after two years to focus on his political aspirations.
“People who’ve got no grasp of history think that Baba is going anywhere. Baba is coming back. He will do two years. He is going to call it short and maybe give it to another East African to finish for him, maybe Jakaya Kikwete, as he takes care of some urgent business,” Kuria said then.
Despite these claims, Kuria also expressed his support for Odinga’s AU Commission bid, pointing out the potential benefits for Kenya if Odinga were to secure the position.
“We do not have any issues with anyone, as a matter of fact I support my good friend Raila Odinga and I pray that he gets the AU chairperson Job,” he added.
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Odinga’s interest in the AUC chairperson role was confirmed earlier at the beginning of this year as he initiated lobbying efforts among African leaders to support his candidacy.
Following a meeting with former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo in Nairobi, Odinga expressed his readiness to take on the challenge and offer himself for service.
“I am ready to take on this challenge and offer myself for service. I have requested my friend, former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, to continue advocating for my candidacy and engage with other leaders,” Odinga remarked.
