Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, is set to lead a high-level delegation to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to support former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidacy for African Union Chairperson. Mudavadi will champion Raila’s vision for a unified and progressive Africa at an event gathering top diplomatic leaders from across the continent.
According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, “Mudavadi, who departs tonight, will preside over a reception hosted by Kenya to rally support for Odinga’s candidacy among all heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the African Union.”
The event is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, in collaboration with Raila Odinga’s Secretariat, headed by Ambassador Elkanah Odembo. This reception is seen as a critical step in building momentum for Odinga’s Pan-African initiatives.
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Mudavadi’s diplomatic engagement in Ethiopia follows an official campaign launch held in Nairobi on August 27, 2024, led by President William Ruto. The statement emphasizes that “this engagement with the Permanent Representatives Committee of the AU is a continuation of the formal launch by President William Samoei Ruto of the former Prime Minister’s candidacy on August 27 this year.”
At the event, Raila will outline his vision and strategic priorities for Africa’s socio-economic progress. This platform allows him to connect with African Union stakeholders, forming alliances and presenting his transformative agenda for the continent.
The reception is expected to lay the foundation for Raila’s campaign, generating crucial support from African leaders as he promotes his transformative vision for the African Union. President Ruto initially announced Raila as Kenya’s candidate for the AUC Chairperson position on August 27, in a ceremony attended by several East African Presidents.
