The government has distanced itself from a fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, ostensibly to raise money in support of Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission chairmanship bid.
Organisers of the event, calling themselves “Friends of Baba (Foba)” indicated in invitation cards that attendees will have “an evening with Raila Odinga” during the fundraiser at a Nairobi hotel, “as we unite with leaders and dignitaries from across the continent to help champion Africa’s future,” the invite reads.
“Friends of Baba (Foba) exclusively invites you to a fundraiser dinner with H.E. Raila Odinga. A night dedicated to supporting his visionary leadership as he embarks on the journey to becoming the next chair of the African Union Commission (AUC).” Foba provided a bank account number on the invitation card through which donations could be channelled.
However, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei was quick to distance the government from the fundraiser.
“We disassociate the Secretariat of the Campaign of H.E. Raila Odinga from this fundraising effort,” the PS said on X.