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Thursday, February 15, 2024 –The main responsibility of the holder of the lucrative Africa Union AU is to be the administrator and enforcer of the AU agenda.
Raila Odinga will also be tasked with preparing the budget of the Union which runs to billions of shillings.
On the diplomatic front, the Chairperson is mandated to champion AU’s objectives and interests in the global arena. Therefore, the holder of the office is required to attend various continental engagements including summits such as the US-Africa summit and Italy-Africa summit among others.
Additionally, the Union’s CEO also chairs and determines the agenda of the African Union Commission (AUC). As CEO, he will also determine the size and structure of the Commission including key appointments to be made to various posts.
Should Raila get elected, he will also be the recipient of all AU treaties and legal instruments.
“The Chairperson is mandated to facilitate the functioning, decision-making and reporting of all AU organ meetings, and ensure conformity and harmony with agreed AU policies, strategies, programmes and projects.
“Other mandates include consulting and coordinating with Member States’ governments, other institutions and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on the AU’s activities, and carry out the AU’s diplomatic representations,” read the AU mandate in part.
However, as the chairperson, he will be answerable to the Heads of State and will be required to prepare reports required to help the leaders make decisions for the Union and the continent.
AU Chair Perks
Besides the Ksh2.4 million monthly salary, the AU Chairperson is also entitled to a monthly rental budget of USD6,000 (Ksh933,000) which will include rent and payment of utilities such as electricity.
On the other hand, should Raila get elected, his wife, Ida, will also get monthly facilitation.
“Retention of the Spouse Allowance of 5 per cent of Basic Salary, on the condition that eligible spouse is not receiving remuneration exceeding USD500 (Ksh77,750) per month,” read the remuneration guidelines in part.
Notably, the AU also pays 100 per cent fees for the Chairperson’s dependent children studying in Africa or any other part of the world other than Europe and North America.
