Nairobi, March 12 -- President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has endorsed Raila Odinga's candidacy for the AUC chairperson.

President Kagame has supported Mr Odinga's bid, saying he hopes the Kenyan opposition leader clinches the seat.

The endorsement comes a few days after the Azimio la Umoja leader met with the Rwandan president in Kigali.

"It's no secret. I told him Rwanda would support him. I wish him well," President Kagame said.

"Not only will we support him to be there, but also when he is there, we will support him for Africa to succeed," President Kagame added.

The Rwandan Head of State lauded Mr Odinga for the good job he did during his tenure as AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa.

"He (Mr Odinga) did ...