Diplomatic test in bid to secure Raila AU job amid new hurdles

Koech's statement comes after Kenya encountered resistance from certain quarters advocating gender parity and rotational leadership within the AU Commission, as outlined in the 2018 Kagame Report on Union Institutional Reform.

Koech, also Belgut MP, noted that some countries are trying to throw road blocks in Kenya's path, using various tactics. Draft proposals suggest prioritising female candidates for the chairperson position, potentially complicating Kenya's plans.