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Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau

Azimio Leader Raila Odinga chats with Governor Gladys Wanga during the Homabay County International Investment Conference. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position got a boost following a commitment by Angola and Guinea-Bissau to support him.

Angola's Ambassador to Kenya Sianga Abilio on Thursday said the Southern African nation would not "let Kenya down", the strongest suggestion that they would back Raila's bid.

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