Ruto pitches for Raila's bid at EA meeting

President William Ruto arrives for the opening of the 3rd sitting of the 3rd session of EALA. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Azimio leader Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson received a major boost after the East Africa Community (EAC) resolved to front one candidate for the post.

This revelation was made Tuesday by President William Ruto during the opening of the 3rd sitting of the 3rd session of the fifth East African Legislative Assembly (Eala). He revealed that there have been consultations between EAC Heads of State to nominate one candidate who will succeed outgoing AUC chairperson Moussa Faki.