Kisumu woman begins hugging pillar for 72 hours in honour of Raila

Lavender Wesonga hugs a white-painted pillar at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex in Kisumu after starting a 72-hour challenge in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15, 2026.[Rodgers Otiso, Standard] A 22-year-old woman from Kisumu has embarked on a 72-hour pillar-hugging challenge in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, saying she is still struggling to come to terms with his death and hopes her unusual tribute will keep alive his legacy of peace, democracy and justice.

Obuko said the decision to undertake the 72-hour challenge reflected the depth of her attachment to the former Prime Minister, adding that her friends had resolved to stand by her throughout the period.