Raila Takes Break, Jets Out to Dubai

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga took a break from campaigns and jetted out of the Country on Wednesday, October 27, for the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In a statement signed by Odinga’s Spokesperson Dennis Onyango, the ODM leader left at 4pm on Wednesday.

Odinga will be going to UAE in his capacity as the African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga speaks during the Mashuja Day Celebrations in Kirinyaga on October 20, 2021.

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He will attend a conference that will bring together high level officials and Ministers in Infrastructure, Energy, Transport, ICT and Water Sectors as well as Private Sectors companies leading in the Infrastructure sector.

“He will upraise the conference on second phase of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA PAP2) being implemented from 2021-2030,” reads an excerpt of the statement.

Odinga will also engage stakeholders on the effective service delivery of infrastructure on the continent.

He is expected back in the Country next week.