No easy road as Raila sets sights on Addis Ababa

Raila Odinga during his AUC bid launch at State House, Nairobi. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

The heavy lifting for Raila Odinga begins after the razzmatazz over his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship ended with the endorsement from regional leaders an event that was hosted by President William Ruto.

For Raila to clinch the coveted position he needs 2/3 of the 55 countries that will vote for Moussa Faki’s successor but geo politics  language and religion  by the member states will play a key role in who wins next year’s...