A majority of Kenyans have expressed joy following Raila Odinga’s defeat in the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship race. Many citizens, particularly the youth, claim his bid was undeserved, accusing him of sidelining their struggles to form a broad-based government.

Social media platforms were flooded with celebratory messages, with critics arguing that Raila’s political maneuvers have come at the expense of young Kenyans who fought for change. His push for the AUC position, they say, was an attempt to secure power despite past compromises.

While his supporters view the loss as a setback for Kenya’s influence on the continental stage, a significant section of the population insists that it reflects justice and accountability for past political decisions.