People in Kisumu city came together at different places to watch an important meeting in Ethiopia. Leaders from many African countries met to elect a new leader of the African Union.
Three people wanted this big job. One of them was Raila Odinga from Kenya. Many people in Kisumu love Raila. They set up a big screen under a bridge to watch the meeting. Mark Owiyi, who lives there, said he would stay until they announced who won. He said everyone was praying for Raila.
Another person named Millicent Wahudu felt happy because Kenya's President William Ruto helped Raila try to win this job. She said people in Kisumu would remember how kind the President was, even if Raila did not win.
Fifty-five countries can vote for the new leader. The person needs 33 votes to win. Many people think Raila might win because it seems right for someone from East Africa to lead next. The voting will happen twice. The first time happens on Saturday, and the second time happens on Sunday.
The leaders at this meeting talked about improving things for African people worldwide. They want to fix problems from the past and create a better future. The old leader from Mauritania gave his job to a new leader from Angola, who will be in charge for one year.
Three people wanted this big job. One of them was Raila Odinga from Kenya. Many people in Kisumu love Raila. They set up a big screen under a bridge to watch the meeting. Mark Owiyi, who lives there, said he would stay until they announced who won. He said everyone was praying for Raila.
Another person named Millicent Wahudu felt happy because Kenya's President William Ruto helped Raila try to win this job. She said people in Kisumu would remember how kind the President was, even if Raila did not win.
Fifty-five countries can vote for the new leader. The person needs 33 votes to win. Many people think Raila might win because it seems right for someone from East Africa to lead next. The voting will happen twice. The first time happens on Saturday, and the second time happens on Sunday.
The leaders at this meeting talked about improving things for African people worldwide. They want to fix problems from the past and create a better future. The old leader from Mauritania gave his job to a new leader from Angola, who will be in charge for one year.
