AU Commission Election: Raila Odinga's salary if he wins the vote

• Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga is one of the candidates for the AU commission chair.
• Moussa Faki's successor will be elected during the 38th meeting of AU heads of AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Saturday, February 15
• The office owner has the right to earn a salary of $ 15,576 (KSh 2.01 million) every month, while the children are fully educated by or

Heads of state and African governments are expected to appoint the new Chairman of the African Union (AU) during the 38th AU meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, February 15.

What is the responsibility of the AU commission chair?

Former prime minister of Kenya Raila Odinga It is one of the candidates who are vying for the position whose winner will be available for a secret ballot.

The election comes after departing chairman Moussa Faki has completed his two term. Faki has served since 2017.

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According to the AU, the Chairman of the AU is the Chief Executive Officer, the Legal Representative, and the Accountant Officer of the Union.

“The commission chairman is a leadership responsibility that is a change of change and the responsibility of managing the AU commission in the provision And the highest commitment to the whole of Africa and the guiding principles of the African Union, ” Or it said.

What benefits does the Chairman of the Commission's Chairman?

According to Daily Nationthe office holder is entitled to a salary of $ 15,576 (Ksh 2.01 million) every month.

This is more than KSh 1.4 million receiving the President William Ruto.

For each graduate child, the chair deserves a monthly allowance of $ 250 (KSh 32,312).

If their children live in Africa, diplomats who receive this opportunity have the right to fully compensate for their children.

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Each year, their children are entitled to $ 15,000 (KSh 1.93 million) if the allocation is overseas, such as North America or Europe.

Additionally, it includes a $ 6,000 bonus (KSh 775,500) in the money to rent children living overseas.

These privileges include a monthly rental allowance of $ 6,000 (KSh 840,000).

Raila will receive a comprehensive medical plan and competitive payments to his staff, as well as safety.

What role will Raila play if he wins?

• Administration and implementation of the AU financial rules and regulations.
• Leading all Commission meetings.
• Take steps aimed at promoting and declaring the goals of the African Union and strengthening its performance in achieving its authority.
• Submit information to Parliament, Executive Committee and permanent representative committees.
• Consulting and coordinating with the governments of member states, other institutions and regional economic communities (Recs) regarding the AU activities.

Has the Djibouti candidate withdrawal?

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On Wednesday, February 12, reports in Arabic media indicated that Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf had withdrawn from the race.

Those unconfirmed reports emerged after a meeting between Youssouf and the Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi.

However Youssouf dismissed the media, insisting that he was still in the race.

What is the election order of the Chairman of the Commission or what is it?

The election of the AU chairman follows the detailed process set out in Rule 42 of the procedures of Parliament and the Executive Committee.

Voting begins with the election of the Commission Chairman, followed by Deputy Chairman.

The Parliament then appoints the commissioners elected by the Executive Committee, which includes foreign ministers from the AU member states.

Where there are only two candidates at the beginning and no candidate has received the required quantity after the third round, a candidate with a few votes will withdraw, and the remaining candidate will continue with the next round.

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What to know about the commission's choice of or

• The procedure for electing an AUC chair is very strict, and the winner must fulfill a two -thirds vote.
• Raila previously served as the Chief Representative of the African Union for infrastructure and development.
• Raila will compete with Youssouf and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar.

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