This archive report was first published on 20 August 2019.
Published on August 20, 2019, Raila Odinga, the AU Envoy, has been making headlines with his high-profile meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the Indonesia-Africa Infrastructure Dialogue 2019 in Bali, Indonesia.
The meeting, which has caught the attention of Kenyans, is a testament to Raila's influence abroad, particularly in his role as the AU Envoy.
As the leader of the ODM party, Raila has been actively engaging with top diplomats from Africa and Asia, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
The Indonesia-Africa Infrastructure Dialogue 2019 aims to strengthen collaboration in the infrastructure sector between Indonesia and Africa, with a focus on producing mutually beneficial results.
During the summit, a resolution was passed to invest $822 million in infrastructure projects in Africa over the medium term.
Raila's efforts to lobby for infrastructure development in Africa have been gaining momentum, with the aim of connecting all 53 states of the continent and promoting economic growth.
As a luminary figure in the continent, Raila's influence extends beyond Kenya's borders, with his AU docket playing a significant role in his interactions with foreign leaders.
