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Raila Amolo Odinga

Also known as: Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga · former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga

Former Prime Minister of Kenya whose mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi is being unveiled in October 2026, one year after his death in October 2025.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 3 – The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on Wednesday, October 7, ahead of a restricted dedication ceremony led by President William Ruto. …

    Raila Mausoleum Set for State Handover Ahead of October 7 Dedication
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on Wednesday, October 7, ahead of a restricted dedication ceremony led by President William Ruto. …

    Raila mausoleum '98% complete', to be handed over next Wednesday
  4. The Standard

    … The ancestral home that witnessed the political life of Kenya’s first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and later became closely associated with his son, former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, is undergoing a major transformation ahead of Raila’s first anniversary. …

    Raila anniversary: Kang'o ka Jaramogi emerges as a fortress of knowledge and history
  5. The Standard

    … Ida Odinga, unveils the Anniversary National Steering Committee at Capitol Hill in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has unveiled a month-long programme to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of its former leader Raila Amolo Odinga …

    Committee releases Raila memorial itinerary, calls for peace
  6. September 2026
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe mausoleum of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga is now more than 95 per cent complete ahead of its planned unveiling next week. …

    Raila Odinga Mausoleum nears to be unveiled next week
  8. The Standard

    … At the same time, Aladwa said ODM was engaged in an extensive programme to market and strengthen the party across Nairobi as it prepared for activities to commemorate the anniversary of the death of its former party leader, the late Raila Amolo Odinga. …

    ODM vows not to interfere with Linda Mwananchi rally in Nairobi
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dedicated the entire month of October to the memory of its founder, the late Raila Amolo Odinga, marking one year since his death. …

    Raila's October: Inside ODM's month-long plan to keep Baba's memory alive
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Omari told the court that he had represented Omondi since 2017 after receiving instructions from the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, and claimed that previous cases involving the comedian had failed to proceed. …

    Comedian Eric Omondi, 7 others charged with obstructing traffic in Nairobi CBD
  11. July 2026
  12. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterHe said that another suspect was wearing a Raila Amolo Odinga T-shirt while another had a T-shirt written “Mimi ndio Sifuna.”The governor called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the violence at the church instead of tar …

    Court frees eight suspects linked to Kisumu ACK church violence
  13. May 2026
  14. The Standard

    … The sad bit though is that one of their ardent fans, the late Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga had to die before savouring this moment. …

    For Arsenal, the time is right and the Lord has made it happen

Yesterday

  1. Raila Mausoleum 98 per cent complete, state handover October 7

    The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, final resting place of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Raila Odinga, will be handed over to the State on October 7 and dedicated by President William Ruto in a restricted, military-honours ceremony. Public access opens October 8, with the event broadcast live and screened at three locations.

    3 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Raila Odinga mausoleum 98% complete, handed over Wednesday

    The Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, which houses Kenya's first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and his son Raila Odinga, is 98 per cent complete and will be formally handed over to the State on October 7, ahead of a restricted dedication ceremony led by President William Ruto.

    3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kang'o ka Jaramogi transforms into Odinga family memorial site

    The ancestral home of Kenya's first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, is undergoing transformation ahead of Raila's first anniversary, evolving into a memorial and heritage site with mausoleums, photographs, artworks, and landscaping to tell Kenya's political history.

    3 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

  1. ODM unveils month-long memorial programme for Raila Odinga

    The Orange Democratic Movement has announced a commemorative programme for the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2025, featuring events throughout the month and culminating in a major celebration at his home in Bondo on October 15.

    2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Raila Odinga mausoleum over 95% complete, unveiling planned

    The mausoleum of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is now more than 95 per cent complete ahead of its planned unveiling next week, according to Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru. The Ministry of Defence took over construction in July 2026 following a directive by President William Ruto and has overseen rapid acceleration of works over the past two months.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. ODM pledges not to disrupt Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally

    The Orange Democratic Movement said it will not interfere with a Linda Mwananchi rally scheduled for Sunday at Jacaranda Grounds, with ODM Nairobi Chairman George Aladwa stating the party believes political competition should focus on ideas and policies rather than confrontations between supporters.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

  1. ODM dedicates October to late founder Raila Odinga's memory

    The Orange Democratic Movement has lined up nine activities throughout October to commemorate its founder Raila Amolo Odinga one year after his death, including candle-lighting ceremonies, memorial rallies across multiple counties, and a main memorial service at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on the first anniversary.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Comedian Eric Omondi charged with traffic obstruction in Nairobi CBD

    Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others pleaded not guilty to unlawfully obstructing the operation of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District on September 7, 2026. The prosecution alleges their actions interfered with the free flow of traffic.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. Court orders release of eight suspects in Kisumu church violence

    A Kisumu court has released eight suspects linked to violence that erupted at St Stephen's ACK Cathedral on July 12, 2026, after ruling there was insufficient evidence to hold them. The magistrate closed the case after the prosecution confirmed investigations were complete, and the defence team argued the suspects had been unlawfully detained.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Arsenal wins first Premier League title since 2004

    Arsenal has won the 2025/2026 English Premier League championship, ending a 22-year drought since Patrick Vieira lifted the trophy in 2004. The article reflects on the club's long wait for the title and the dramatic changes in Kenya and the world during that span.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

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