Kalonzo Musyoka Gives Bondo to Raila’s Home and Big Gift to Mourn with Family

• Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited the home of Raila Odinga Bondo to mourn his late political partner
• His arrival at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi attracted a large crowd of people chanting songs of mourning and chanting pro-Raila slogans
• The Wiper leader presented Mama Ida Odinga with a bull, a traditional sign of respect and condolence
• The visit restored the relationship between the two political traditions that have long defined opposition politics in Kenya under the new constitution.

Leader of the Wiper Party Kalonzo Musyoka has made a high-profile visit to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s home in Bondo to mourn his long-time political partner.

Raila’s residence has remained the center of the national gathering since his passing, hosting delegates from across the country who continue to flock to pay their last respects.

Political leaders, religious people, and citizens of various walks of life have visited Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, where Raila was buried next to his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, the first vice president of Kenya.

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How did Kalonzo get to Raila’s house?

Kalonzo’s arrival attracted hundreds of residents who gathered at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Odinga’s family home, to witness the emotional event.

A few weeks after Raila’s burial, Kalonzo’s visit was one of the biggest signs of respect for the ODM leader, whose death shocked Kenya’s political establishment.

The former vice president, who was Raila’s running mate in the 2013 and 2017 presidential elections, led a delegation of Wiper Party officials and political allies to convey their condolences to Mama Ida Odinga and Odinga’s extended family.

The visit, although tragic, carried great political symbolism as it united two political traditions that have shaped opposition politics in Kenya for more than a decade.

During the visit, Kalonzo presented Mama Ida Odinga with a bull, a traditional symbol of respect and condolence.

The animals were received amid songs and chants, symbolizing the relationship between the Odinga and Musyoka families.

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Why did Gachagua not join Kalonzo?

Before his visit, the leader of the Wiper party touched on the visit of the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua at the late Raila’s grave.

During a press conference in Kisumu on Thursday, November 6, Kalonzo confirmed that he will travel to Opoda Farm in Bondo to mourn with Mama Ida Odinga and pay his last respects to the late opposition leader.

Surrounded by various politicians, he said his visit will also represent a broad coalition of the United Opposition.

“I spoke to Orengo. They all support Mama Ida and the family. We will also be sending animals to the family as a way of mourning,” Kalonzo said.

He hinted that Gachagua, the leader of the Democratic Party for the People (DCP), might visit Raila’s grave separately.

Kalonzo reiterated that the Opposition has remained intact despite the political changes, saying he had spoken to Gachagua the previous night.

He said the opposition, which includes Martha Karua, Eugene Malwaand Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya, continue to work together to protect Raila’s political legacy.

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