Raila Odinga
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On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Kenya held its general election during which the President, governors, senators and members of the National Assembly were elected. The results of the elections were announced on August 15, 2022.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has exuded confidence that former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga will transform Africa if he wins the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson seat.
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