Ida Odinga: Raila mausoleum construction is nearing completion

The construction of the Raila Amolo Odinga mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, is nearing completion. According to Ida Odinga, the facility is almost complete and will be officially handed over next week. The KBC reports that the mausoleum is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on Wednesday, October 7.

The mausoleum complex is the resting place of Kenya’s first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and his son, Raila Odinga. It has been listed for protection by the National Museums of Kenya as part of the country’s national heritage. The Ministry of Defence took charge of the construction in July and completed most of the works in about three months.

The handover and State dedication on October 7 will be an invitation-only event featuring full military honours, led by President William Ruto. Due to space constraints and security protocols, the public has been advised not to attend in person, but the event will be broadcast live on national television. Public access to the mausoleum will begin on Thursday, October 8, and a family-led candlelight vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Brief written by urgent.news from People Daily Kenya, KBC — 2 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.