Wiper Democratic Movement Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday addressed the media in Kisumu before leading a delegation of opposition leaders to Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, to pay their final respects to the late Raila Amolo Odinga.

The team, which departed Kisumu early Thursday morning, will first visit Opoda Farm before proceeding to Kango Kajaramogi, where the late opposition leader was laid to rest.

Speaking to journalists in Kisumu, Kalonzo hailed the late Raila as a true patriot and freedom champion who devoted his life to shaping Kenya into a “good, reputable, and democratically oriented nation.”

“Today, I have come to mourn my late brother, Raila Amolo Odinga, with whom we went to the trenches to give this country a respectable, democratic nation the kind of nation young Kenyans have been looking forward to,” Kalonzo said.

Dressed in jungle green, the Wiper leader described Raila as “the father of maandamano,” noting that their shared struggle against bad governance paved the way for Kenya’s democratic freedoms.

“I am dressed this way to honour the father of maandamano. We resisted, and Kenyans are still resisting bad governance,” he remarked.

Kalonzo was accompanied by several leaders, professionals, and clergy from the Ukambani region. He announced that the delegation would make a brief stop to pay a courtesy call on Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o before proceeding to Bondo.

“We will make a short stop to call on Governor Nyong’o before heading to Bondo. I ask everyone to drive peacefully and pray for a safe journey,” he said, before inviting a bishop to lead prayers for the team.

Among those present were former and current Members of Parliament, clan elders, and bishops.

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 added.

He further revealed that other opposition figures, including Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa, and George Natembeya, had also expressed their condolences.

“Even our brothers like Rigathi Gachagua and others will find time to mourn our late brother. We are all united in this moment of loss,” Kalonzo said.

Upon arrival in Bondo, the delegation is expected to make a brief stop at Opoda Farm before proceeding to Kango Kajaramogi, where they will lay wreaths at the graves of Raila Odinga, his father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and his son Fidel Odinga symbolizing respect for three generations of leadership and sacrifice for Kenya’s democracy.

After the wreath-laying, the group will return to Opoda Farm for speeches celebrating Raila’s legacy. In a traditional gesture of unity and respect, the delegation will also present 150 head of cattle to the Odinga family a cultural symbol of shared mourning and solidarity.

Kalonzo had earlier urged Kenyans to join him for the Bondo visit, describing it as a “cultural celebration of Raila’s life.”

The visit marks the first major gathering by opposition leaders at Raila’s gravesite since his burial on October 19, with leaders from across Kenya and beyond continuing to visit Opoda Farm to pay their last respects.