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 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 Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Junior vs Winnie: Fresh divisions rock Odinga family President Ruto's second term bid divides Odinga family down the middle.
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.
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 Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Junior vs Winnie: Fresh divisions rock Odinga family President Ruto's second term bid divides Odinga family down the middle.
