He expressed no regret over the outcome and said he is ready to return home to focus on other matters.
"I'm not bitter. My plan is to go back home because I have so many things to do," Raila said after the election results were announced.
Raila had been seeking to replace Moussa Faki as the chairperson of the African Union Commission.
His campaign had received support from President William Ruto and other African leaders, who believed he was the right candidate for the job.
However, during the final vote, he lost to Comorian Foreign Minister Azali Assoumani.
The loss was a disappointment to his supporters, who had hoped Kenya would produce the next AU leader.
Despite this, Raila remained calm and accepted the outcome.
With his AUC bid over, attention now turns to Raila’s future in Kenyan politics.
Some analysts believe he will continue playing an active role in opposition, while others suggest he may take a break from politics.
However, his statement makes it clear that he has many plans ahead.
For years, Raila has been a central figure in Kenyan politics, leading major political movements and contesting in multiple presidential elections.
His influence remains strong, and many Kenyans will be watching closely to see what his next move will be.
While some of his supporters had hoped the AU position would give him an international platform, Raila seems ready to continue his work in Kenya.
His words suggest he is not dwelling on the loss but is instead looking forward.
With the 2027 elections approaching, speculation is growing about whether Raila will run for president again.
However, he has not made any official statement regarding his political future.
For now, his focus appears to be on matters at home, though he has not given details on what exactly he plans to do.
Whether he will return to full-time politics or focus on other projects remains to be seen.
As Raila himself has said, he is not bitter. His supporters will now wait to see what the veteran politician’s next step will be.
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