Gov’t Set To Build Raila Odinga Mausoleum In Siaya
The National Museum of Kenya (NMK) has solicited bids from competent contractors for the proposed Raila Odinga mausoleum, indicating a renewed push for its completion.
On Tuesday, June 16, the NMK issued a tender notice inviting all interested and eligible contractors to participate in the Ksh30 million project.
The project is meant to protect and promote the historical legacy of Kenya’s second prime minister.
According to the notice, the project includes the construction of a new mausoleum dedicated to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Additionally, the renovations to the Jaramogi Mausoleum, the final resting place of Kenya’s first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
“The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) invites bids from eligible, reputable and qualified contractors to participate in the tender for the Construction of Proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum and Renovation of Jaramogi Mausoleum in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County,” the notice read in part.
The move comes after the government committed to constructing the mausoleum for the late Raila Odinga, with construction set to begin before the end of June 2026.
According to its design, the mausolum will feature a research centre, library, digital archives, and an amphitheatre managed in part by the National Museums of Kenya.
At the centre of the mausoleum design is a bold circular structure forming the symbolic and spatial heart of the proposed memorial precinct.
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The form is conceived not merely as a standalone monument, but as the organising anchor of the entire landscape, shaping circulation, orientation, and visitor experience.
Radiating from the circular core is a looping network of access roads and pedestrian pathways that curve through the site in a continuous flow.
It will be located just next to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum, at Kang’o ka Jaramogi, where the late Raila was buried.
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The design will also undergo architectural enhancements, featuring a circular central design, green spaces, and open grounds.
Interested bidders have until June 25, 2026, to submit their applications, after which the tenders will be opened and evaluated.
Tender documents are available from the National Museums of Kenya headquarters in Nairobi or can be downloaded free of charge from the institution’s website.
The advertisement of the tender marks the beginning of the procurement process for the project, with construction expected to commence once a contractor is selected and awarded the tender.
The mausoleum is expected to store the late opposition leader’s legacy, commemorate his fight against one-party rule, and recognise his leadership in delivering the 2010 constitution.
The mausoleum will also serve as a physical symbol of his various peace pacts, transitions, and dedication to public service.
Gov’t Set To Build Raila Odinga Mausoleum In Siaya
