Kenyans sweep Kalonzo away as he lands in Kisumu before visiting Raila’s grave: “President-Elect”

• The leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, Kalonzo Musyoka, announced his decision to travel to Opoda Farm to visit Mama Ida Odinga and finally pay his last respects to Raila
• He continued to use his social media to pay his last respects to the late leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• Kenyans reacted to Kalonzo’s act of generosity, emphasizing his long friendship with the former prime minister

Kenyans from all walks of life have been visiting Opoda Farm to pay their last respects to former prime minister Raila Odinga.

Leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) and member of the United Opposition, Kalonzo Musyokahe is not left behind.

He used his social media on Wednesday, November 5, to announce his move, claiming that the late ODM leader was more than his political partner.

“I am here in Kisumu to see Mama Ida Odinga and her family tomorrow at Opoda Farm. Rt Hon Raila Amolo Odinga was more than a political partner; he was a brother and a friend,” Kalonzo’s statement read in part.

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Kalonzo and Raila’s friendship lasted for many years. In 2013, Kalonzo was Raila’s running mate in the presidential election under the Coalition for Reform and Democracy (CORD).

The leader of the party put aside his presidential aspirations after agreeing to support Raila. Unfortunately, they lost the race to the former president Uhuru Kenyattawho won the presidency.

Despite the defeat, Kalonzo still supported Raila as his running mate in the 2017 election under the National Super Alliance (NASA). The two still did not enter the presidency.

That failure was not enough to make Kalonzo withdraw from his partnership with Raila, even when people like Moses Wetang’ula and Stay Mudavadi when they joined the Kenya Kwanza Alliance in the 2022 elections.

Despite not being Raila’s running mate, Kalonzo still supported Raila’s bid to run for the presidency under the Union of Declaration of Unity One Kenya.

This time too, Raila did not enter the presidency after losing to Ruto, who was his biggest opponent at the time.

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Even after Raila’s death, Kalonzo has continued to respect his friendship with the political veteran. He paid emotional tribute to him, calling him a patriot.

“We respect the legacy of a patriot who gave everything for his country and his people,” Kalonzo said.

How Kenyans talked about Kalonzo’s visit, Kisumu

Kenyans used social media to respond to Kalonzo’s action, while others called him the next president of the country.

Resident of Ikolomani:

“Anyone who says Kalonzo the 6th should join me.”

Emily Ameck:

“You used to say, ‘I am ready to die with my brother,’ during the election. They are still really brothers.”

Jkt Senior Advocate:

“And the president-elect is SKM practicing for 2027.”

Jacob Muthengi:

“Steve the 6th.”

Abdi Rashid:

“When you are sworn in in 2027 as the president of Kenya, follow the footsteps and attributes of Baba.”

Walter Peter:

“Bless you, Opondo Magwena, because Kalonzo came to see you!”

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