Caption for the landscape image: Inside Raila’s final resting place: A look at his mausoleum Monday, October 12, 2026 Scroll down to read the article The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 7, 2026. Photo credit: Alex Odhiambo | Nation Media Group By Domnic Ombok Reporter Article Related As Kenya marks the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025, attention turns to his newly constructed mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi, the Odinga family homestead in Bondo, Siaya County. President William Ruto commissioned the mausoleum on October 7, 2026, unveiling a memorial that brings together Raila’s political legacy, family history and the traditions of the Luo community. PREMIUM Odingas vs ODM: The silent ‘battle’ over Raila’s legacy Raila's family and ODM are staging separate anniversary events, exposing differing approaches to who should define, represent and preserve the former premier's legacy. Ruto unveils Raila Mausoleum as leaders celebrate veteran politician's enduring legacy The president hails Raila as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ leader. Week-long national commemoration to mark first anniversary of Raila's death National steering committee that will oversee the commemoration unveiled. PREMIUM Raila Odinga Airport? Ruto working with family ahead of first anniversary In his tour of Kisumu, the President suggested renaming Kisumu International Airport after Raila. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Report reveals how Russia’s recruitment network is drawing Kenyans into war with Ukraine PREMIUM Students bear brunt as lecturers dig in over strike demands PREMIUM American journalist deported from Kenya to Dubai sues, demands return PREMIUM Huduma Centres face legal test after 12 years without framework Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Waititu’s fall from power, prison life and lost millions Once a powerful governor, Waititu now faces jail and asset forfeiture. How fraudster used a PS's identity to pocket Sh7 million The victim, a businessman, withdrew the amount and handed it to the purported PS. Political tensions rise as Natembeya’s security withdrawn hours after Ruto tour Reasons for the alleged withdrawal of the governor’s security remain unclear.
PREMIUM Odingas vs ODM: The silent ‘battle’ over Raila’s legacy Raila's family and ODM are staging separate anniversary events, exposing differing approaches to who should define, represent and preserve the former premier's legacy.
Ruto unveils Raila Mausoleum as leaders celebrate veteran politician's enduring legacy The president hails Raila as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ leader.
Week-long national commemoration to mark first anniversary of Raila's death National steering committee that will oversee the commemoration unveiled.
PREMIUM Raila Odinga Airport? Ruto working with family ahead of first anniversary In his tour of Kisumu, the President suggested renaming Kisumu International Airport after Raila.
PREMIUM Waititu’s fall from power, prison life and lost millions Once a powerful governor, Waititu now faces jail and asset forfeiture.
How fraudster used a PS's identity to pocket Sh7 million The victim, a businessman, withdrew the amount and handed it to the purported PS.
Political tensions rise as Natembeya’s security withdrawn hours after Ruto tour Reasons for the alleged withdrawal of the governor’s security remain unclear.
