Raila Odinga was in U.A.E for a week to attend the ongoing Dubai 2020 Expo in his capacity as African Union (AU) High Representative on Infrastructure Development.
The world expo is taking place in Dubai from October 1st to March 31st 2022, and has attracted 92 countries.
Each participating country has been allocated a national day to promote its culture, trade, investment and tourism opportunity to the world. Kenya’s national day will be held on February 16, 2022.
Speaking at the Dubai Expo, Raila stated there is need to increase intra-Africa trade which he said was inhibited by poor infrastructure.
“One of the inhibiting factors has been the poor infrastructure in the continent and we have to ensure that the infrastructure in the continent is improved so that we can increase trade among African countries,” said Raila.
Hon. @RailaOdinga toured the #Kenyapavilion @expo2020dubai earlier today accompanied by Hon. @JunetMohamed , the Kenya – UAE Ambassador Kariuki Mugwe, Consular General Ambassador Peter Mwendwa and the pavilion staff. #FeelTheEnergyKE pic.twitter.com/mpS2qhfOOe
— Kenya at #Expo2020Dubai (@Expo2020Kenya) November 1, 2021
Social media is awash with news that corporate leaders attending the Dubai 2020 Expo gifted Raila a Ksh31 million Range Rover Vogue 2022.
According to information going round, the Range Rover is fitted with bomb detectors and is also bullet proof.
Facebook user Weston Wanjohi claimed that corporate leaders gifted Raila the Ksh31 million Range Rover as a token of appreciation for his efforts in championing for democratic space in Kenya.
“Baba Raila Odinga gifted a brand new car, a bullet proof and a bomb detector fitted Range Rover Vogue 2022, latest Model by corporate leaders at the ongoing Dubai Expo 2020, United Arabs Emirates. While announcing the good news, the corporate leaders have described the gift as a small recognition for Babas tireless efforts in championing infrastructure development, democracy and fighting for human rights both within Kenya and the region. The new Range Rover was launched six days ago and has all the latest technology including a hybrid engine. The state of the art vehicle goes for Kshs 31million. Baba is receiving recognition and endorsements even beyond Kenyan borders. Congratulations Baba Raila Odinga,” wrote Wanjohi.
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