Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised Raila Odinga for his brave fight in the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship race, following his defeat to Djibouti's Mahmoud Youssouf.

In a statement on his Facebook page, Gachagua acknowledged Odinga's efforts. "Raila Odinga, you put on a brave fight, showing energy, resilience and the indefatigable spirit of the Lion of Africa.

You came in a credible second, holding the Kenyan flag high in a fiercely contested race.

You did not lose; the majority had their way.