PHOTOS: Raila Enthroned as an Elder in Kuria Community Migori County
Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga was appointed as an elder amongst the Kuria Community in Migori county on Thursday 20th.
Odinga received blessings from a host of elders from the Kuria community at Kehancha Stadium ahead of an Azimio la Umoja rally where the date will be revealed.
He was given the spear and arrow, a symbol of protection.
ODM Leader Raila Odinga with Kuria elders. PHOTOS ODM TWITTER
The event making Raila a Kuria elder was attended by hundreds of elders and local residents. He was accompanied by his wife Ida Odinga.
Mama Ida Odinga with Kuria women. PHOTO ODM TWITTER
In addition, the elders pledged to back his presidential campaign in August and mobilize all Kuria inhabitants to elect him to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
PL @RailaOdinga and Mama @IdaOdinga receiving Blessings from elders of the Kuria community at Kehancha stadium ahead of Azimio la Umoja rally. He was installed an elder of the Kuria community & given the spear and arrow, a symbol of protection. pic.twitter.com/8I0PrWbN8A
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) January 20, 2022