The National Museum of Kenya has announced the closure of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum for three months.

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In a statement on Wednesday, August 11, NMK announced the mausoleum was closed on Monday, July 20, and will remain inaccessible to visitors until Friday, October 30.

According to the statement, the closure is to allow construction work at the site.

"The National Museums of Kenya wishes to inform the general public and all our esteemed visitors that the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum has been closed for construction works since Monday, July 20, 2026 until Friday, October 30, 2026," NMK stated in the notice.

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During this period, visitors and tourists are advised not to visit the site as they will not be allowed in until the construction works are completed.

The move comes months after the government, through the Culture Ministry, released funds for the renovation of the mausoleum.

At the same time, it comes amid the construction of the Raila Odinga mausoleum at the site, which will serve as a memorial to the late prime minister.   Construction works began on July 20, with the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) carrying out the work, and are set to be completed by October 30.

The government released Ksh30 million for the construction of the mausoleum and the rehabilitation of the existing Jaramogi mausoleum.

Unlike the hexagonal Jaramogi Mausoleum built in 1995, the new Raila Mausoleum will adopt a pentagonal design, symbolising strength, unity, and collective purpose.   The museum will feature a research centre, library, digital archives, and an amphitheatre managed in part by the National Museums of Kenya.   The sites, located in Bondo, Siaya County, are among the historical sites managed by the National Museums of Kenya and attract visitors interested in the country's political and cultural heritage.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke