Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty. /FAITH MATETE

As thousands gathered at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, to mark the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death, some supporters found unusual ways to celebrate the life and legacy of the former Prime Minister.

Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty, with some turning their appearance into a tribute to the man they fondly called Baba.

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Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty. /FAITH MATETE
One man stood out from the crowd, wearing an elaborate costume and holding up a portrait of Raila, while another supporter, dressed in bright orange robes adorned with colourful beads and an orange ODM cap, raised his hand as he joined others in chanting the party leader’s name.
Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty. /FAITH MATETE
Another reveller drew attention with a donkey-like ride, moving through the Migwena grounds as supporters watched the unusual spectacle.

Another supporter arrived with his own monument. While dignitaries sat under tents, this mourner brought a bicycle shrine built from years of newspaper cuttings of his hero, Raila Amolo Odinga.

Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty. /FAITH MATETE

The creativity extended to the crowd, with many supporters donning orange caps, T-shirts and other party-branded clothing.

Some wore distinctive outfits, while others carried portraits of Raila, ensuring that the late leader’s image remained visible throughout the gathering.

Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty. /FAITH MATETE
For many, the choice of orange was more than a fashion statement. It was a public expression of their attachment to Raila and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the party he led for years.
Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty. /FAITH MATETE

The different outfits and performances added a lively dimension to the commemoration, which brought together supporters, leaders and members of the Odinga family to honour Raila, who died on October 15, 2025.

Dressed in orange outfits, homemade costumes and elaborate accessories, the supporters transformed the memorial into a colourful display of loyalty. /FAITH MATETE

As praise and worship filled the grounds ahead of the memorial Mass, the gathering offered a glimpse of how supporters continue to express their connection to the former Prime Minister, not only through speeches and songs but also through the clothes they wear, the images they carry and the performances they stage.

At Migwena, remembering Baba was not confined to the podium.

It was also written in orange, expressed through chants and displayed in the creativity of supporters determined to make their tribute stand out.