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VIDEO: Inside the Multimillion-Shilling Mausoleum of Raila Odinga in Bondo as Construction Nears Completion
BONDO, KENYA — Exclusive video footage revealing the intricate interior of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s multimillion-shilling mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, has emerged online, offering the public a rare glimpse into the state-of-the-art memorial facility ahead of its official unveiling.
The veteran Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader passed away on October 15, 2025, while undergoing medical treatment in India. In accordance with his final wishes, he was laid to rest four days later, on October 19, 2025, at his family’s ancestral home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, right beside his father, the country’s founding Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
Following his interment, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Ministry of Defence took over the design and construction of the grand mausoleum to ensure it reflects his monumental contribution to Kenya’s democratic transition.
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The viral video clip showcases high-end architectural craftsmanship inside the shrine. Key highlights include a central marble resting chamber, custom symbolic artwork detailing his political journey, legislative legacy, and pan-African activism, alongside dedicated spaces for historical archives.
Defense Ministry officials inspected the site this week and confirmed that structural works are now over 95 percent complete.
The publication of the footage comes as Kenya prepares to mark the first anniversary of the opposition titan’s passing. A series of nationwide commemorative activities—including candle-lighting vigils organized by the ODM party and regional tributes—have been scheduled to lead up to the official unveiling ceremony expected next week.
Supporters across the country have reacted with emotional tributes online, expressing admiration for the dignity of the final resting place created for the beloved political icon.
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