Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka in Kisumu on November 5, 2025./FAITH MATETEWiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday turned heads with his symbolic jungle green outfit as he led a delegation to Bondo to pay tribute to the late Raila Amollo Odinga.
The outfit, reminiscent of what he often wore during street demonstrations in recent years, carried a deep political message.
“I am dressed this way to honour the father of maandamano,” Kalonzo declared.
“We resisted, and Kenyans are still resisting bad governance.”
The Wiper leader described Raila as “the father of maandamano,” crediting him for championing Kenya’s democratic freedoms through peaceful protests and civic action.
Kalonzo’s choice of attire was a deliberate gesture meant to evoke the spirit of political struggle that defined Raila’s legacy.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Kisumu governors Anyang’Nyong'o(Kisumu), Wavinya Ndeti(Machakos) and Mutual Kilonzo(Makueni) in Kisumu on November 5, 2025./FAITH MATETE
The Wiper leader on Thursday addressed the media in Kisumu before proceeding to Opoda farm in Bondo to pay their final respects to the late Raila Amolo Odinga.
The delegation, which left Kisumu early Thursday morning, is visiting Opoda Farm before proceeding to Kango Kajaramogi, where the late opposition leader was laid to rest.
While addressing the media in Kisumu, Kalonzo described the late Raila Odinga as a true patriot who dedicated his life to shaping Kenya into a “good, reputable, and democratically oriented nation.”
“Today, I have come to mourn my late brother, Raila Amollo Odinga, with whom we went to the trenches to give this country a respectable, democratic nation, the type of nation that young Kenyans have been looking forward to,” Kalonzo said.
Kalonzo, who was accompanied by several leaders and professionals from the Ukambani region, announced plans to make a short stop to pay courtesy to Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o before traveling to Bondo.
“We will make a short stop to call on Governor Nyong’o before heading to Bondo. I ask everyone to drive peacefully. Let us pray for a safe journey,” he added, inviting a bishop to pray for the delegation. Among those in his entourage were clan elders, professionals, and bishops.
Also present were former and current Members of Parliament.
Kalonzo lauded residents of Kisumu and Siaya for their warm reception and solidarity with Mama Ida Odinga and the Odinga family.
“We are united in mourning our brother. I spoke to Governor James Orengo, and I can see the people of Kisumu and Siaya have truly welcomed us. Everyone is here to support Mama Ida and the family,” he said.
