Kalonzo and delegation arrives in Bondo to pay tribute to Raila Odinga

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Siaya Governor James Orengo were received by Mama Ida Odinga at Rail's Bondo home on November 5, 2025./FAITH MATETE

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday arrived at Raila Amollo Odinga’s Opoda Farm in Bondo to pay his final respects to the fallen opposition leader.

Kalonzo, dressed in jungle green and carrying a spear and shield, led his team in a symbolic entrance to the homestead, chanting “Jowi! Jowi!” a traditional Luo expression of honour and mourning reserved for great leaders.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and members of his delegation arrive in Opoda Farm Bondo, to pay tribute to Raila Odinga./FAITH MATETE

Among those accompanying him were Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. Ukambani elders, professionals, religious leaders, former and current MPs, and members of the Wiper Democratic Movement.

Heads of cattle's headed to the Opoda farm in Bondo as Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka leads a delegation to pay tribute to Raila Odinga/FAITH MATETE

Heards of cattle's headed to Opoda farm in Bondo as Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka leads delegation to pay tribute to Raila Odinga./FAITH MATETE

The delegation, which left Kisumu early Thursday morning, first visited the Opoda home before proceeding to Kango Kajaramogi, where the late ODM leader was laid to rest.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, with his delegation, meets Mama Ida Odinga in Bondo on November 5, 2025./FAITH MATETE

They offered prayers and laid wreaths at his gravesite. After the solemn ceremony, the team was expected to return to Opoda Farm, where speeches celebrating Raila’s legacy and political journey would be delivered.

In a show of unity and cultural respect, the Wiper delegation is also presenting a gift of 150 head of cattle to the Odinga family, a traditional gesture symbolising solidarity, respect, and shared mourning among communities.