[PHOTOS] Raila officially opens 3-day Piny Luo Festival in Siaya

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has officially opened the three-day Piny Luo Festival at the Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya County.

The ceremony organised under the theme "Luo Unity in Diversity and in Diaspora," aims to bring together the Luo community from around the world.

Host Governor James Orengo welcomed the Luo Community to the county for the 4^th edition of the festival.

“The Luo Nation from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania and DRC are in Siaya. Warwakou Siaya,” he said.

Commenting on the festival, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said participants will trace their roots and reflect on their journey.

She added that they will also develop strategies to strengthen unity and enhance sociocultural and socioeconomic prosperity within the community.

ODM leader Raila Odinga with Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah at the official opening of the three-day Piny Luo Festival in Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya County on December 31, 2024/ HANDOUT

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at the official opening of the three-day Piny Luo Festival in Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya County on December 31, 2024/ HANDOUT

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at the official opening of the three-day Piny Luo Festival in Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya County on December 31, 2024/ HANDOUT

Siaya Governor James Orengo at the official opening of the three-day Piny Luo Festival in Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya County on December 31, 2024/ HANDOUT

Siaya Governor James Orengo at the official opening of the three-day Piny Luo Festival in Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya County on December 31, 2024/ HANDOUT