Raila Odinga's defining moment is finally here

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga ackwnoledges greeting from his supporters as he took a walk to Nairobi's CBD. [File, Standard]

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is entering a defining week in his political career. His place in history as one of the foremost opposition politicians is already guaranteed.

But Raila will know this week whether he will add another feather to his cap as he seeks to replace Moussa Faki Mahamat as the African Union Commission chairperson.