Opposition leader Raila Odinga made public his intentions to vie for the African Union Commission chairmanship.
His bid comes at a time when the tenure of incumbent Moussa Faki of Chad is coming to an end.
A candidate for AU Commission chairman must be fronted by a member state, meaning President Ruto’s administration will be spearheading Raila’s candidature.
Should Raila become the next AU Commission chair, it means that he will have to exit the country's political space.
A holder of such a position is expected at all times to remain neutral on issues related to development, conflicts and politics in all African countries.
