Raila arrives at Kasarani ahead of Azimio La Umoja jamboree

ODM leader Raila Odinga has arrived at the Moi International Stadium Kasarani for the Azimio La Umoja conference.

The former Prime Minister arrived at exactly 12.15 to a rousing welcome from supporters.

Ida Odinga and her son Raila Junior arrived accompanied the ODM party leader into the stadium.

Raila was dressed in a navy blue Kaunda suit and a blue cap branded Azimio La Umoja.

In his right hand, Raila carried a fly whisk and waved as the crowd cheered him all through.

Ida was dressed in blue and white kitenge African attire and black small heeled shoes with brown strips.

She waved to the crowd with both hands as they chanted "mama wetu".

However, the two made an entrance through the VIP section while Raila remained in the convoy as it made its way to the stadium.

His convoy was accompanied by hundreds of supporters who some had jumped over the fence to make sure they walk in with him.

Immediately Raila made his way into the stadium, the crowds entered leaving the parking lot empty.

The ODM boss expected to announce his candidature for the 2022 presidential race and also launch Azimio La Umoja Movement.

His supporters had thronged the 60,000 capacity stadium as early as 6 am.

He will also launch Azimio La Umoja Movement which he will use in his fifth stab at the Presidency.

Some of the leaders already present at the function include Governors Wycliffe Oparanya (Kakamega), Joseph Ole Lenku (Kajiado), James Ongwae (Kisii), Ali Korane (Garissa), Wilberforce Otichillo (Vihiga), Anyang' Nyong'o (Kisumu), and Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli among others.

Kenyans started trickling into Kasarani Stadium for the celebrations early Friday morning, with gates having been opened as early as 3 am.

The early morning showers did not hold back the crowd as they continue to flock in their thousands.

Edited by D Tarus