Odinga Junior has extended an open invitation to all Kenyans, including those once opposed to his late father, to visit Bondo.
His statement marks a symbolic end to tensions that had seen former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua previously banned from setting foot in the area.
Speaking on Tuesday, Raila Junior announced that Bondo is open to everyone willing to come and pay their respects at the grave of the late Raila Odinga.
He said the Odinga family has no grudges and wishes to promote peace, unity, and healing among all Kenyans.
This message comes as a relief to Gachagua’s allies, who had accused some Luo Nyanza leaders of political discrimination.
Many saw the initial ban as a reflection of deep-seated political rivalries between the former Deputy President and Raila’s loyalists.
With the latest announcement, observers say Gachagua now has a chance to make a reconciliatory visit to Bondo without fear of hostility.
The gesture is being celebrated by leaders from both camps as a sign of political maturity and national healing.
Residents in Bondo have also welcomed the new tone from the Odinga family, describing it as a show of forgiveness and statesmanship.
Some elders said it reflects the late Raila Odinga’s lifelong call for peace and dialogue, even with political rivals.
Political analysts believe the invitation could mark the start of a new era in national politics.
It may open doors for renewed cooperation between central and western Kenya leaders who were previously divided along party lines.
As the Odinga family prepares to host visitors at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, many Kenyans are viewing this as a historic step towards reconciliation.
Gachagua’s anticipated visit, if it happens, could become a powerful symbol of unity after years of political bitterness.
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