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Civil Society tells state not to fund Raila's AU bid

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Kenya human rights defenders addressing the press during International day for social justice in Nairobi on February 20th 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The civil society has urged the government not to fund Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson.

Speaking during celebrations to mark the International World Social Justice Day, in Nairobi, yesterday, Bunge La Mwananchi Social Movement president Francis Awino emphasized the need for the government to direct its resources towards pressing issues affecting Kenyans amid challenging economic times.

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