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Why Raila's stab at AU's top seat is a sword that cuts both ways

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Azimio Leader Raila Odinga at the 2nd Homabay International Investment Conference. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

The success of Opposition Chief Raila Odinga's bid to succeed Africa Union CEO Moussa Faki will undoubtedly change the political landscape in Kenya while failure of his push will injure his political career.

While many believe AUC chairmanship is Raila's job to lose, others, including Raila himself, believe the position is not guaranteed. Many acknowledge that Raila premises his reasons for not letting off his leadership positions both in the ODM and Azimio coalition on the delicate nature of his AU ambition.

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