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Raila set to submit AUC chairman application with state backing

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Azimio leader Raila Odinga at Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadis office in Nairobi. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

Azimio leader Raila Odinga's bid for Africa Union Commission (AUC) Chairman is gaining momentum after he signed his application documents ahead of the submission deadline on August 6 when the official candidates vying for the seat will be known.

Raila's AUC Chairmanship bid Committee has finalised his documents, which include his vision, mission, priorities and also a profile highlighting his qualifications, experience and qualities with Curriculum Vitae also to be submitted to the Commission Headquarters.

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