Kenya steps up campaign for Amina Mohammed's AU job

Cabinet Secretary Tourism Amina Mohammed at Kenyatta International Convention Centre when she received the Key of Kenyatta International Conventional centre to and PS Interior Monica Juma for the TICAD Conference that starts next week. (PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE/ STANDARD)

President Uhuru Kenyatta has intensified efforts to support  Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed's quest for the African Union (AU) chairperson's slot.

State House yesterday said Ms Mohammed and fellow Cabinet secretaries will engage in an elaborate campaign across the continent to sell her candidature to African counties.