Caption for the landscape image: How Raila Odinga fell: Web of factors that cost Kenya top African Union job Sunday, February 16, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Raila Odinga with his family and Makau Mutua at AUC Headquarters shortly after the election. By Justus Ochieng' Article Related In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Kenya’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship suffered a major blow Saturday, February 15 as regional disunity, a united Francophone bloc, and a last-minute Southern African Development Community (SADC) solidarity move sealed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s fate. PREMIUM What next for Raila after he endures yet another defeat?- The defeat, adding to a string of losses to be president, raises fresh questions about Raila's next political move. PREMIUM Tears and discontent in Raila strongholds as he fails to clinch AU top job Some residents of Kondele area broke into tears immediately Youssouf was elected AUC Chair. PREMIUM I am not bitter, says Raila after defeat in AUC race Youssouf beat Raila by garnering the required 33 votes. PREMIUM Inside Ruto, AUC boss Faki meeting as Raila intensifies continental job bid Former DP Gachagua believes Raila has no chance because he led anti-Ruto protests. PREMIUM How SADC backing of Madagascar candidate hits Raila AUC bid The elections are scheduled for Saturday, February 15 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM What next for Raila after he endures yet another defeat?- The defeat, adding to a string of losses to be president, raises fresh questions about Raila's next political move.
PREMIUM Tears and discontent in Raila strongholds as he fails to clinch AU top job Some residents of Kondele area broke into tears immediately Youssouf was elected AUC Chair.
PREMIUM I am not bitter, says Raila after defeat in AUC race Youssouf beat Raila by garnering the required 33 votes.
PREMIUM Inside Ruto, AUC boss Faki meeting as Raila intensifies continental job bid Former DP Gachagua believes Raila has no chance because he led anti-Ruto protests.
PREMIUM How SADC backing of Madagascar candidate hits Raila AUC bid The elections are scheduled for Saturday, February 15 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
