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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the second Notice of Motion is on recording the thanks of the Senate of Kenya on the attempt for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I give Notice of the following Motion- Recalling that the African Union (AU), the successor to the Organisation of Africa Unity, was established in 2002, as a continental body consisting of 55-member States that make up the countries of African continent, with a vision of creating an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in global arena; AWARE THAT the African Union Commission (AUC), was established as the secretariat responsible for the operations and activities of the AU, headed by the Chairperson elected by heads of states and government from member states. Recalling that on 27th of February, 2024, Kenya formally announced that the former Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, EGH, would be vying for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission; Noting that regionally he served as African Union Special Envoy for Infrastructure and Development, His Excellency the President endorsed Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga as Kenya's candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. NOTING THAT, the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga's candidature for the position of Chairperson was not only his personal ambition, but a symbol of Kenya's deep commitment to the goals of the African Union and its desire to participate in shaping the continent's future; Commending the Government of Kenya, led by His Excellency the President, for a robust campaign in support of the candidate, reinforced by the continental integration and cooperation and guided by Kenya's foreign policy; FURTHER, commending the remarkable achievement by Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for emerging runners-up in the election of the Chairperson of the AU on Saturday, 15th February, 2025 and; Recognising the need to sustain Kenya's growing prominence on the continental stage and advocacy for a more united, prosperous, self- reliant Africa, in resonance with the aspirations of millions of Africans who seek to see the continent empowered to chart its own course in the global arena; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate expresses its profound thanks to Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the service of Africa by- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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