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Why Raila met several European Diplomats at his residence

The former PM separately met the Diplomats at his residence

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by BRIAN ORUTA

News27 April 2024 - 09:24
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In Summary


  • • Raila said that during the meetings, they reviewed the existing political, security, economic, and humanitarian support for Kenya and other African countries.
  • • He stated that they also discussed the situations in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo and the need for lasting peace in the region.
Azimio leader Odinga Odinga during a meeting with UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr Neil Wigan

Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Friday met with several European Diplomats at his Karen residence in Nairobi.

Raila said that during the meetings, they reviewed the existing political, security, economic, and humanitarian support for Kenya and other African countries.

He stated that they also discussed the situation in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo and the need for lasting peace in the region.

Raila said he also shared his vision for an all-inclusive Pan-African policy priorities.

"I also shared my vision for expanded cooperation on Pan African policy priorities, including a free trade regime and integration across the continent, removal of non-trade barriers, global cooperation, stability and free movement of people, infrastructure development, open skies and investment in energy and internet connectivity,"  Raila said.

The former Prime Minister said that they also exchanged views on bilateral, regional and global issues with diplomats.

Raila added that they also reaffirmed commitment to the historic ties and shared values that link Kenya to the nations the diplomats represent in Kenya.

Some of the Diplomats include Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya Gunnar Andreas Holm, Australia's High Commissioner Jenny Da Rin and The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Kenya, Dr Neil Wigan.

The former PM separately met the Diplomats at his residence.

At the same time, Raila briefed the diplomats on his quest for AUC chairmanship and his plans for the continent should he ascend to office.

The former PM singled out continental integration, removal of non-trade barriers, global cooperation, stability and free movement of goods and people as priority areas he would focus on as AUC chair.

Recently, the AU Executive Council ratified a decision to have Eastern Africa produce the next chairperson.

In a unanimous vote during the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council, the AU Council also gave the deputy chairperson to Northern Africa.

In the arrangement, Central, Southern and Western Africa will flex muscles for the six slots for commissioners.

The decision is in accordance with the Statute of the AU Commission, the Rules of Procedure of the African Union policy organs and the decisions of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

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