Construction of Raila Odinga mausoleum halfway complete, PS Mariru says
The Principal Secretary for Defence Patrick Mariru has revealed that construction works at the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, are progressing steadily, with the project now 50 per cent complete. Mariru made the remarks today after visiting the mausoleum construction site to assess the progress of works and […] The post Construction of Raila Odinga…
Principal Secretary for Defence Patrick Mariru has disclosed that construction on the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, is now 50% complete. During a recent visit to the site, Mariru affirmed that the project is on track to meet its completion deadline of the end of September 2026. The ministry of Defence oversees the construction, which aims to pay tribute to Odinga, Kenya's first Vice-President.
The mausoleum's architectural design features a pentagonal structure that symbolizes Odinga's political journey and the era of the Pentagon. The project's progress, showcased by Mariru alongside Bondo Deputy County Commissioner Ali Manduku, underscores a concerted effort to create a dignified and enduring memorial honoring Odinga's legacy.
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