A well-known social media figure, affectionately dubbed “Dem wa FB” by her followers, recently made an emotional journey to Bondo.
The visit was a private pilgrimage to pay tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025.
The content creator travelled to Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Siaya County. This is the ancestral home and final resting place of the Odinga family. She laid a beautiful floral wreath on the grave.
A Sombre Moment in Bondo
Dem wa FB was pictured standing alone and reflective at the graveside. She wore a solemn black, long-sleeved dress.
The dress featured subtle white embroidery near the neck, complementing the sober nature of the occasion. Her hair was styled in long, neat braids.
The grave itself was covered in an impressive array of fresh flowers, predominantly red and white roses. A small wooden cross marked the head of the burial site.
In a particularly moving image, she held a large, carefully arranged wreath before gently placing it on the mound of flowers.
Her post on social media reflected the deep respect she holds for the departed leader.
“I finally got the chance to pay my last Respects to BABA. Go well Jakom. Go well BABA. we miss you.”
The Significance of Kang’o Ka Jaramogi
The site she visited holds immense historical weight. It is known as Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, which is a place of unification for the Odinga family.
The compound also houses the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum. This is the resting place and museum dedicated to Raila’s father, Kenya’s first Vice President.
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She was photographed at the entrance to the mausoleum.
Raila Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80, was buried at his ancestral home on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The State accorded him a State Funeral with full honours, including a 17-gun salute.
A Continuous Stream of Tributes
The politician’s interment beside his mother, Mary Ajuma Odinga, drew thousands of mourners. Since the burial, the Bondo homestead has become a place of political and cultural pilgrimage.
Soon after the committal rites, mourners breached security lines to get closer to the graveside. They sang traditional dirges and songs associated with the leader’s long political journey.
The flow of visitors has remained steady. People from across the nation and various walks of life continue to make the journey to Bondo. This is to pay their final respects to the man widely referred to by his followers as ‘Baba’.
The visit by the social media personality underlines the lasting influence and emotional connection the late former Prime Minister had with the Kenyan public.
The quiet tributes continue the legacy of a statesman whose passing marked a significant moment in the country’s history.
by moses sagwe
