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[PHOTOS] How unique, colourful attires punctuated Raila’s send-off

Some of the mourners wore clothes in the colours of the Kenyan flag and T-shirts printed with his popular slogans.

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

News19 October 2025 - 18:28
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  • Others came dressed in traditional attire, proudly carrying bows and arrows, symbols of strength and warrior spirit.
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A man uniquely dressed at the send-off of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Photo / FAITH MATETE 


Mourners turned out in their thousands at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, transforming the venue into a sea of colour and emotion.

From dignitaries in formal black suits to supporters dressed in bright orange, the colour synonymous with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).


Mourner dressed in a unique style at former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's funeral in Bondo on October 19, 2025 / FAITH MATETE


Some of the mourners wore clothes in the colours of the Kenyan flag and T-shirts printed with his popular slogans.

Others came dressed in traditional attire, proudly carrying bows and arrows, symbols of strength and warrior spirit.

A mourner shows up in traditional attire carrying a bow and an arrow during former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's funeral in Bondo on October 19, 2025 / FAITH MATETE 


A man dressed in a unique style at former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's funeral in Bondo on October 19, 2025 / FAITH MATETE 


The gesture represented Raila’s lifelong courage in fighting for democracy, justice, and equality.

The fusion of party colours, cultural regalia, and patriotic symbols turned the funeral service into a moving spectacle of unity.


Man dressed in a unique style during former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's funeral / FAITH MATETE 


A mourner in Gor Mahia official colours at former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's funeral on October 19, 2025 / FAITH MATETE 



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