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Raila's beneficiaries and orphans if elected AU Commission chairperson

Azimio la Umoja Raila Odinga. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The move by Azimio leader Raila Odinga to vie for the African Union's top job will create orphans and beneficiaries in Kenya's politics should his bid succeed.

On Friday, Raila, who is regarded as an enigma and doyen of Kenyan politics formally announced that he is ready to contest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson job.

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