People came to support Raila Odinga outside a big building in Nairobi. They wanted to show their love for Kenya because Raila might become the leader of the African Union. Some people danced happy songs, others did flips and tricks, and many waved Kenya's flag. They shouted, "Eeeh, aah!" with excitement.
Everyone in Kenya feels excited and nervous at the same time, just like when people vote for a new president. Raila worked very hard for many months, telling people all over Africa why he would make a good leader. Many people care about this because it might change who runs for president in Kenya in 2027.
Mr. Mudavadi, an important government official, said many Kenyans spent their own money to travel to Ethiopia to cheer for Raila. About one hundred people who helped make Kenya's laws also went to watch.
Fifty-five countries will pick the new leader. The person needs thirty-three countries to say yes before they can win. The winner will lead for four years and can do the job one more time after that. Countries with army leaders cannot vote. This time, someone from East Africa should become the leader.
Raila wants to make Africa better. He thinks Africa can grow faster and take care of itself. He believes Africa can be strong and work together. He wants to help Africa become everything it can be.
Everyone in Kenya feels excited and nervous at the same time, just like when people vote for a new president. Raila worked very hard for many months, telling people all over Africa why he would make a good leader. Many people care about this because it might change who runs for president in Kenya in 2027.
Mr. Mudavadi, an important government official, said many Kenyans spent their own money to travel to Ethiopia to cheer for Raila. About one hundred people who helped make Kenya's laws also went to watch.
Fifty-five countries will pick the new leader. The person needs thirty-three countries to say yes before they can win. The winner will lead for four years and can do the job one more time after that. Countries with army leaders cannot vote. This time, someone from East Africa should become the leader.
Raila wants to make Africa better. He thinks Africa can grow faster and take care of itself. He believes Africa can be strong and work together. He wants to help Africa become everything it can be.
