Nairobi City County Woman Representative Esther Passaris has temporarily shifted camps to support Arsenal against Fulham on Saturday, October 18, 205, in honour of former prime minister Raika Odinga.

Until his demise on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Raila Odinga was a diehard supporter of the Gunners who will be making a short trip in London on Saturday to take on Fulham in an English Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage.

As a way of paying last respects to her Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Esther Passaris, a Chelsea fan, has stated that she will be supporting Arsenal against their hosts.

”As some of you may know, I’m Blue through and through, Chelsea all day. But today, I shift gears to The Gunners. Today, I support Arsenal for the Rt Honourable Raila Odinga. Show Fulham what an Enigma is! Go Gunners,” she took to X on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

AFTV remembers Raila

Meanwhile, Arsenal Fan TV has joined Kenyans and other mourners across the world to mourn the death of Kenya’s former prime minister, Raila Odinga, a staunch supporter of the English Premier League club.

AFTV, founded by Robbie Lyle, is a widely recognised platform that brings together Arsenal supporters for club updates and interactions. At the time of his demise on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Raila Odinga was a great supporter of the Gunners.

Following his support towards Arsenal, AFTV joined Kenyans at large in their last respects to Raila Odinga during his state funeral held at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, October 17, 2025. AFTV also shared the old photo of Raila Odinga with his daughter Winnie Odinga and son Raila Odinga Junior at the Emirates Stadium, taken during one of Arsenal’s matches.

”Everyone at AFTV is deeply saddened by the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. As a passionate Arsenal supporter and a friend to our community, his warmth and commitment inspired many. His legacy will live on, not only among Arsenal fans but across Kenya, where his leadership and love for the game touched countless lives. Rest in peace, Mr Odinga. Thank you for being an incredible part of the Arsenal family,” AFTV said in a statement.