Siaya Governor James Orengo has clarified his football loyalty after viral photos showed him wearing an Arsenal jersey.
Speaking during an interview with Oga Obinna, the governor was asked to explain the photos that circulated online showing him in red-and-white Arsenal attire.
The jersey, which reportedly had the word “Baba” printed on the back, sparked public curiosity among football fans.
In response to the question, the governor acknowledged that while he is fundamentally a Real Madrid supporter, his connection to the English Premier League side Arsenal FC is influenced by his political and personal association with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, widely known by his supporters as “Baba.”
James Orengo explains why he supports both Arsenal and Madrid
“I’m a Real Madrid fan. That’s my team. But for the Premier League, and because of my association with Baba, I happen to support Arsenal”, Orengo said.
Reports indicate that Raila was widely recognised as a passionate Arsenal FC fan.
His family and allies have often highlighted Raila’s deep connection to football.
In the recent reports, arsenal were crowned the 2025–26 Premier League champions, sealing a historic title triumph and ending a 22-year wait for league glory.
The victory drew a wave of reactions from Kenyan football fans, underscoring how European football has become deeply embedded in the country’s public imagination and continues to command attention across social and political spaces in ways few cultural imports ever have.
Fans across Kenya, alongside several political leaders who openly follow the English Premier League, shared their thoughts online, turning Arsenal’s triumph into a national talking point.
