Ruto hands over Raila Odinga Mausoleum to Odinga family in Bondo
President William Ruto has formally handed over the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum to the Odinga family during an official dedication ceremony at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County. Ruto is attending the ceremony alongside members of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s family, led by Ida Odinga and her children, as the country […]
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. The mausoleum, located at the Odinga family home in Bondo, will be formally handed over to the State in a restricted ceremony expected to feature military honours.
President William 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 marks a significant step in preserving the legacy of the former Prime Minister, who died 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 site has been placed under the protection of the National Museums of Kenya as part of the country’s national heritage.
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