Four Burundi citizens and a similar number of Kenyans are in the race to succeed Dr Richard Sezibera when his term as Secretary-General of the East African Community ends early next year.
Although it is Burundi's turn to nominate a citizen to the position, the insecurity in the country could prove a hindrance, hence the Kenyans' decision to wait in the wings.
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