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 Lawyer challenges the two-month rule denying new workers paid sick leave PREMIUM Diplomatic passports: MPs demand equal treatment for constitutional offices PREMIUM End of the road for shisha? Bill proposes jail term, Sh5m fine as rules change PREMIUM Promoted but stuck: Junior school teachers’ dilemma 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 Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
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.
Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine.
Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation.
PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
