Caption for the landscape image: Why Raila is in China with President Ruto Tuesday, September 03, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga during a press briefing in Nairobi on June 5, 2024. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Justus Ochieng' Summary Article Related What you need to know: The FOCAC summit to Mr Odinga an opportunity for a one on one conversation with African presidents.Outgoing AUC chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat is among African leaders attending the FOCAC summit. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is expected to make his first pitch for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC) among African Heads of State and Government in Beijing, China following his formal endorsement as a candidate by the Kenyan government. Mr Odinga accompanied President William Ruto for the 9th Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that begins on Wednesday September 4 to 6. PREMIUM Ruto meets Xi, with Kenya’s wish list in hand President Ruto voices Kenya's support for One-China policy and stronger multilateral cooperation with China. PREMIUM Why Raila's Africa visa dream faces tough reality check Raila also promised to pursue a continental air control system to reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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PREMIUM Why Raila's Africa visa dream faces tough reality check Raila also promised to pursue a continental air control system to reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
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