Pomp and colour at Bomas as Raila celebrates his 77th birthday

ODM leader Raila Odinga held his 77th birthday celebrations at the Bomas of Kenya on Friday.

The event also coincides with the launch of the Azimio la Young Turks.

The former premier arrived at the venue accompanied by his wife Ida at about 11.30 am alongside various leaders.

Among dignitaries present are Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu, Raila's brother Oburu Odinga, ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, and a host of MPs including Babu Owino (Embakasi East), Anthony Oluoch (Mathare North), Esther Passaris (Nairobi Woman Rep).

The Chief Administrative Secretary Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage is the Chief Guest.

The Bomas of Kenya was decorated in all white, blue and orange colours in celebration of Raila's birthday.

The dress code is a blend of either the three colours or a touch of any of them.

The Warembo na Baba group was dressed in blue t-shirts with the words engraved in white.

Why Raila's cake has five layers

The ODM leader's birthday cake had five layers that are symbolic.

The layers have years of regimes of former presidents of this country.

The first layer represented the regime of President Jomo Kenyatta, the second Daniel Torotich Moi, the third Mwai Kibaki and the fourth Uhuru Kenyatta.

The fifth layer symbolised Raila's intended reign as Kenya's fifth President.

Raila cut the cake at exactly 11.47 am.

The 47th minute symbolised the 47 counties represented.

Edited by D Tarus

The ladies also donned blue caps with similar writings.

The Warembo na Baba from Mombasa Chapter added an orange headband to their dressing.

The men also dominated the event with orange caps while the Azimio Young Turks were dressed in blue t-shirts.

The birthday cake has also been decorated with the three notable colours.