Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga yesterday hosted two foreign envoys in his efforts to reach out to external influencers to boost his bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC).
The former Prime Minister held separate meetings with Norways Ambassador to Kenya Gunnar Andreas Holm and Australias High Commissioner to Kenya Jenny Da Rin at his Karen home in Nairobi.
Mr Odinga used the engagements to brief the diplomats on his quest for the African Union Commission chairmanship and his plans for the continent should he ascend to the office, read a statement by the Raila Odinga Secretariat.
Both parties, the statement said, agreed on the need for a strong AU to drive major issues such as continental free trade, infrastructure development, open skies and investment in energy and internet connectivity.
Mr Odinga regretted that 60 years into independence, Africans have to fly to Europe to connect to certain parts of Africa and require multiple currencies and visas to access other African countries, the statement read.
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We are also identifying possible key external influencers such as the US (United States), France, UK (United Kingdom), EU (European Union) and the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Mr Odembo revealed.
We are also creating a profile of the candidate and his vision and mission for the continent ... in all five languages of the AU and developing a comprehensive communication strategy, including campaign messaging and media events and interviews, added Mr Odembo.
The diplomat explained that Mr Odingas campaign will use various platforms, including continental and multilateral forums like the AUs statutory meetings and the UN General Assembly, and meetings of regional economic blocs, among others.
Inside Raila campaign strategy for AUC Outcome of Executive Council meeting in Addis Ababa expected to clear Mr Odingas path. Raila AU bid: Ruto secures Ghanas support President Nana Akufo-Addo pledges to support Mr Odingas candidacy. On Ghana trip, Ruto makes case for Railas AU bid Ruto had previously pitched Raila to neighbours, but so far only Rwanda has publicly pledged its support. Shuttle diplomacy for Raila AUC bid starts The process will involve the presidency, the candidate and his team. States big plan for Raila AU job bid Plans underway for a fully fledged campaign secretariat and budget.Its free!
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