Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has arrived in Kisumu ahead of his planned visit to Mama Ida Odinga and her family at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County.
In a brief statement on Wednesday, November 5, Kalonzo described Raila as not just a political ally but a brother and a friend.
"I'm here in Kisumu to see Mama Ida Odinga and family tomorrow at Opoda Farm. Raila Amolo Odinga was more than a political ally, he was a brother and a friend.
"We honour the legacy of a patriot who gave everything for his country and his people," he said.
Following Raila's death on Wednesday, October 15, Kalonzo describing him as a brother, friend, and champion of Kenya's democratic journey.
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In his message, the former Vice President paid tribute to Raila's sacrifices for democracy, noting that he was Kenya's longest-suffering political detainee who endured torture and detention in the fight for multipartyism.
"At the heart of the struggle for multipartyism, Raila's body bore the scars of the slings and arrows, bullets and batons, that no man or woman should ever endure," he stated.
Kalonzo emphasized Raila's instrumental role in Kenya's constitutional reforms, particularly his contribution to devolving power from an imperial presidency to a people-centered constitutional order leading up to the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution on August 27, 2010.
Reflecting on their personal and political relationship, Kalonzo highlighted their close collaboration since 2013, when he served twice as Raila's running mate in both the CORD and NASA coalitions, as well as their partnership in the Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya Coalition.
"We learnt a lot from each other, and, shared a lot of pain together," he revealed, acknowledging the deep bond they had forged over the years.
Kalonzo further extended his condolences to Mama Ida and the entire family, including Rosemary, Raila Junior, and Winnie, assuring them of his family's solidarity during this difficult time.
"Kenya has lost an exemplary leader, the President who won but was never declared and sworn into office. The loss of Rt Hon Raila Odinga is not only a loss to his family and country, but also to the entire African continent," he further said.
Elsewhere, on Monday, November 3, 2025, Martha Karua led a group of women leaders to the Odinga family home at Opoda Farm.
In a statement, Karua reflected on her long friendship with Raila and Ida, recalling their shared experiences during Kenya’s struggle for democracy and justice.
The delegation included several prominent women leaders such as former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu and Narc Kenya Secretary General Asha Bashir.
Karua described Raila as a comrade and patriot whose ideals must be carried forward.
"Today, accompanied by women leaders, we visited Ida Odinga and the Odinga family at Opoda Farm to express our condolences and solidarity following the passing of Raila Odinga. Mama Ida and I have shared many moments alongside Raila in the long and difficult journey of Kenya’s Second Liberation during the struggle for democracy, justice, and human dignity that defined our generation.
"As we mourn a comrade and a patriot, we also renew our commitment to the ideals he lived and fought for. His legacy reminds us that the work of liberation is not complete and it is upon us to carry it forward with courage and fidelity," she said.
