The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum has been temporarily closed to the public to pave the way for construction works.
In a notice on Tuesday, August 11, the National Museums of Kenya said the closure, which took effect on Monday, July 20, will remain in place until Friday, October 30.
"The National Museums of Kenya wishes to inform the general public and all our esteemed visitors that the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum has been closed for construction works since Monday, 20th July, 2026 until Friday, 30th October, 2026," the notice read.
The agency expressed regret over the temporary disruption to visitors seeking to access the mausoleum during the construction period.
This comes weeks after Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga revealed that the Raila Odinga Mausoleum is expected to be completed within the next two months.
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Oburu made the announcement on Monday, July 20, after hosting a delegation of government officials and other leaders at K’Jaramogi, where the groundbreaking ceremony for the historic project was held.
"Today at K’Jaramogi, alongside my son, Raila Odinga Junior, My younger brother Isaac Odinga and family members present, we were honored to host a distinguished delegation of leaders to our home.
"This monumental project is officially underway and is scheduled for completion in the next two months, ahead of the anniversary of Rtd. Hon. Raila Odinga this October," he wrote.
In a statement after the event, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the mausoleum was part of the government's efforts to preserve Kenya's history and honour Raila's contribution to the country.
"The Mausoleum reflects the Government's commitment to safeguarding our nation's historical memory by honouring a leader whose lifelong contribution to national unity, constitutional reforms, democratic governance and public service has left an enduring imprint on Kenya's political journey," she wrote.
Tuya added that the Ministry of Defence was coordinating the implementation of the project in partnership with other government institutions.
"The Ministry of Defence is overseeing the project management of this national monument in collaboration with relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including the National Museums of Kenya," she added.
