NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7 – Siaya Governor James Orengo has arrived at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo ahead of the official handover and dedication of the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum on Wednesday.

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Orengo, who is expected to host the ceremony, inspected the site on Tuesday evening after meeting Mama Ida Odinga at the Odinga family’s Opoda Farm.

The governor said he conducted a final walkthrough of the mausoleum ahead of the ceremony, which will be led by President William Ruto.

“Spent the evening with Dr Ida Odinga at Opoda Farm, followed by a final walkthrough at Kang’o ka Jaramogi,” Orengo said in a statement.

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“Tomorrow, I am honoured to host the official handover of the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum in Siaya. Karibuni Siaya!” he added.

The mausoleum, located at the Odinga family home in Bondo, will be formally handed over to the State on Wednesday, October 7, in a restricted ceremony expected to feature military honours.

President Ruto is scheduled to lead the dedication and commissioning ceremony, bringing together members of the Odinga family, national leaders, political allies and invited guests.

The event will mark a significant step in preserving the legacy of the former Prime Minister, who died in India on October 15, 2025, at age 80.

The mausoleum is located alongside the resting place of Raila’s father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice-President. The National Museums of Kenya has placed the site under its protection as part of the country’s national heritage.

The Ministry of Defence took over construction of the mausoleum in July, working with technical teams from the National Museums of Kenya. The project was accelerated ahead of the first anniversary of Raila’s death.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya