Kisumu youth, elders forum heeds Raila’s call as plans in top gear for Bondo event 'Now that Raila has died, our young people will demand transparency...this is what Raila stood for.' — Bishop Joseph Ouko Kisumu 52 min ago

According to Prof Adams Oloo, Chairman of the National Steering Committee for the Raila Odinga anniversary, it was fitting that the week’s activities began where Mr Odinga’s story began: among the elders who knew him best and the young people inspired by his courage, patriotism and sacrifices.

Photo credit: File I Nation Media Group Chairman of the Luo Council of Elders, Ker Odungi Randa, took the young people through Luo traditions, highlighting how the erosion of traditional structures had weakened the guidance and mentorship once offered to younger generations.

The young people also proposed the establishment of a Luo Youth Council to provide a formal platform through which they could engage with elders and participate in community affairs.