Grief and pride mixed in equal measure as Raila Odinga Junior took to TikTok on October 1, 2026, to give Kenyans a rare peek inside one of his offices, weeks before the first anniversary of the veteran politician’s passing.
The clip, shared on Raila Junior’s TikTok page, opens inside what appears to be a purpose-built memorial space, its wooden peaked ceiling rising above glass doors that frame the entrance.
Raila Odinga’s TBT photos mounted on office
Prominently displayed above those doors is a framed photograph showing Raila Odinga greeting his father Jaramogi Oginga, a quiet but powerful tribute to a life spent in the thick of Kenyan politics.
The video then cuts to what looks like a political gathering held under a large tent decked out in orange, white, and black, colours closely associated with the ODM party that Raila senior led for decades.
The combination of the solemn indoor memorial and the lively outdoor gathering gives the footage a tone that is both commemorative and celebratory.
Raila Odinga, one of Kenya’s most enduring opposition figures, died on October 15, 2025, while receiving medical treatment in India.
He had collapsed during a morning walk, shocking a nation that had followed his political journey across more than four decades.
His death drew tributes from across the continent and beyond, with many Kenyans remembering him as “Baba,” a title that captured the fatherly role his supporters felt he played in the country’s democratic struggles.
The mausoleum footage signals that preparations are underway to mark the first anniversary of his passing in a manner befitting his stature.
The framed image inside the memorial space, combined with the ODM-coloured gathering outside, suggests a commemoration that is as political as it is personal.
Kenyans react to the mausoleum reveal
The video stirred strong emotions online, with supporters flooding the comments section. Here are some of the reactions from social media users:
@ur ghurl mg said:
“Mbona akiwa kijana alikuwa anafanana na Sifuna.”
@kepha okoyo said:
“Mbunge wa Kibra tuko nyuma yako.”
@Shila said:
“Nai ni baba yetu jakom.”
@Papal Pius said:
“Eternal gratitude for the commitment, struggle, mental fortitude and focus!”
