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Meanwhile, here are news stories making headlines on Opera News today;
Why Ruto wants Raila to take up Africa Union job
Pressure is piling up on opposition leader Raila Odinga to take up the position of the chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, as the current chair Moussa Faki Mahamat’s term of office inches closer to an end.
Highly placed sources have disclosed to People Daily that there has been intense lobbying by people within President William Ruto’s administration to convince Raila to offer himself for the AU office.
A source from Raila’s inner circles disclosed that President Ruto personally approached the ODM leader with the proposal and promised to rally the government’s support for his AU office candidature should he accept the offer.
Details Emerge on How Ruto Summoned Mt Kenya Leaders & Directed Them to Respect DP Gachagua
Latest reports indicates how president William Ruto ended the supremacy battle between deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu constituency member of parliament Hon Ndindi Nyoro.
As relayed by a report covered on Wednesday’s Standard publication, the head of state allegedly summoned central leaders and instructed them to respect the second in command.
According to the report, at least 50 leaders who attended the meeting pledged to rally behind the Kenya Kwanza’s government which is headed by President William Ruto and deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Collins Kipkemboi: How Sh100 handout saved me from accident that killed Kelvin Kiptum
A close friend of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has revealed their last conversation shortly before he received news of his tragic demise in a fatal accident on Sunday night.
Collins Kipkemboi, 19, was meant to join Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizamana on a trip to Eldoret on Sunday, but an anticipation for a handout from his local MP caused him to delay and probably ended up saving his life.