Raila Odinga's campaign for the AUC seat cost KSh 524m, the government exposed

Kenya spent KSh 523.85 million in the request of Raila Odinga to be the Chairman of the African Union (AUC) Commission, as revealed to the National Assembly
The funds were issued under section 223 of the Constitution, which allows for emergency use without prior consent of Parliament
That spending was part of Kenya's efforts to promote its continental interests during the campaign
The money was included in the second -year budget of 2024/25, which is a total of KSh 199 billion and is currently audited by the Committee of Relationships

Nairobi – Kenya spent KSh 523.85 million for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga In the unsuccessful request for the Chairman of the African Union (AUC), according to new information presented before the National Assembly.

Belgut MP said the AUC Raila campaign cost more than KSh 0.5 billion. Photo: Raila Odinga.
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The money was allocated to support Raila's campaign for the AUC chair, a bid that eventually stuck.

Chairman of the Committee on Defense, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Nelson Koech revealed that the National Treasury approved the removal of the funds under section 223 of the Constitution.

What does Article 223 of the Constitution say

The rule of Kenya first You used section 223 of the Constitution, which allows the withdrawal of funds from the Joint Treasury (CFS) without the preliminary approval of Parliament.

Raila Odinga's AUC campaign cost KSh 524m, Stock Stock Details — Belgut MP Nelson Koech revealed the remarks in front of the Relationship Committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei. Photo: Nelson Koech.
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However, such withdrawals may not exceed 10% of the approved budget for the fiscal year and must be emergency that is not included in the normal budget processing process.

How Raila answered questions about his campaign use

Earlier, Raila denied allegations that the government had set aside KSh 13 billion to support its AUC chair.

The allegations were made by Juja MP George Koimburi, a well -known member of the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.

When he returned to Kenya after an unsuccessful request, Raila addressed the media with the President William Ruto In the palace of Mombasa.

He dismissed the allegations of the use being unfounded, questioning the basis of those major figures.

The former prime minister explained that the money spent was primarily for essential transportation costs and that the campaign team did not indulge in excessive life. He expressed surprise at the amount of KSh 13 billion.