- Raila Odinga is on record boasting of his German language skills, having studied there in his youth
- The ODM leader accompanied President William Ruto to the European country for a two-day working visit
- In one of the table discussions with their hosts, Raila was heard explaining his arguments using the German language
ODM leader Raila Odinga was part of President William Ruto's delegation during a two-day official visit to Germany.
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He participated in a roundtable discussion between the companies Kenya and Germany on Labor Mobility.
Raila he was believed to engage his natives in a debate about the importance of labor transport agreements, the main reason for the trip.
Kenyan leaders and their German counterparts discussed creating job opportunities for local youth and increasing their educational and vocational prospects in the European country.
Can Raila speak German?
Therefore, in order to be better understood in that environment and to achieve what he intended, Raila used his German speaking skills.
However, it is not known in which capacity he accompanied the president during the visit.
Raila is proud of his German language skills after studying there in his youth.
What qualities does Raila have?
He is a graduate of prestigious international institutions where he earned his qualifications.
He holds a Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology) from Magdeburg Technical School and College University of Otto-Von-Guericke Magdeburg, Germany.
Raila also holds a certificate in Standards and Quality Control from the University of Denver, Colorado, United States.
In addition, he holds a certificate for the Establishment of Natural Physical Standards from the National Bureau of Standards and Technology from Gaithersburg, MD., USA, and another certificate for the Writing of Standards Instructions from the British Standards Institution (BSI Group).
Controversy about Raila's career
Raila's educational experience has always been scrutinized, with some questioning his credentials.
In 2022, the question was used by his opponents to undermine his popularity among Kenyan voters.
During the saga, a certificate showing his degree in Mechanical Engineering and Welding at the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg surfaced on social media.
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