RAILA ODINGA RECEIVES BAD NEWS FROM AU

The African Union (AU) has terminated the mandate of former Kenya Prime Minister Mr Raila Odinga as its envoy.

In an announcement made by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, the union wishes Mr Odinga well and that he will still be a valuable person to the union.

“Your role in this journey, Excellency, has been invaluable. Allow me to express my profound gratitude for accepting to serve in this role during the transition period, which has now come to a happy conclusion,” Mr Faki said.

Mr Odinga was appointed as the High Representative for Infrastructure in Africa on October 20, 2018, during the leadership of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

His appointment was a decision of the African Union’s drive to expedite the integration of the continent through infrastructure, to promote economic growth and sustainable development.

Mr Mahamat, in a letter to Mr Odinga, said the African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) will take over the role.

The Foreign Affairs ministry confirmed the development.

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