How escorting the ‘Big Man’ serves a new strategic purpose in Africa
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga makes his remarks during the launch of his bid for the African Union Commission Chairmanship candidate at State House, Nairobi on August 27, 2024.
Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation Media Group
In 2014, when then-President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and his deputy William Ruto went to The Hague for their International Criminal Court (ICC) trial, as many as 100 politicians on one occasion escorted them in a show of support.
Dozens more Kenyans came from all over the world and descended on The Hague to stage sometimes rowdy shows of solidarity.
