A video tour of Raila Amolo Odinga’s mausoleum at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi has taken social media by storm, giving Kenyans an intimate look at the solemn tribute space that was officially commissioned by President William Ruto on October 7, 2026.
Langata MP Jalang’o shared the walkthrough video on TikTok, filmed handheld through the memorial’s marble-and-glass gallery.
The footage reveals illuminated wall plaques carrying biographical text, portrait artwork, and inspirational quotes, all framing a central tribute monument with a pebble inlay finish.
The atmosphere is unmistakably reverent, the kind of space designed to make visitors pause and reflect.
Titles Kenyans gave Raila mounted at his mausoleum
At the heart of the mausoleum’s design are portraits of the late statesman, each one paired with a different title or role that ordinary Kenyans bestowed upon him over his decades in public life.
The plaques trace his journey from opposition firebrand to pan-African statesman, reflecting how differently various generations understood and related to the man born in 1945 and who passed in 2025.
The gallery captures Raila not merely as a politician, but as a symbol, someone who meant different things to different people depending on which chapter of Kenyan history they lived through alongside him.
The titles included Raila as a statesman, where he united with Ruto, Agwambo, the visionary leader, and Joshua, a biblical reference he used in the 2022 election, alluding to taking his followers to Canaan.
Kenyans react online
The video quickly gathered emotional and at times humorous responses from viewers who felt the memorial had more ground to cover.
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@s Kid said:
“You have missed one thing ‘The People’s President.'”
@Nekeysa said:
“Na jina baba iko wapi jameni na vile nimengojea.”
@Movine said:
“Petition to include pics to indicate his unwavering support for sport that is Gor and Arsenal.”
@Spikes_Mickey said:
“Za maandamano hakuna.”
@Faxy said:
“Picha ya kuannaounce maandamano Tuesday, Tuesday iko kweli.”
@Pw creatives said:
“Where is his father, Moi, Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, Rainbow? Let’s make history that is rich and solid, politics aside.”
@Pauline said:
“Thanks very much for this; it means a lot.”
@viañne said:
“Mbona msieke Sifuna rafiki yake hapo ndani.”
@Boss said:
“Farewell, Baba. Now that you have rested. May we chart our future political destiny. Sifuna the chosen one.”
The recurring thread across the comments is clear: Kenyans feel deeply connected to Raila’s memory and want the memorial to reflect every dimension of who he was, from the political rallying cries to the football loyalties that endeared him to millions.
What unique features does mausoleum have?
The completed Raila’s mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, features elaborate murals, directional signage, historical portraits, and a lion statue commemorating the political legacy of both Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and his late son.
President William Ruto officially commissioned the site as part of national events marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s passing.
Listed by the National Museums of Kenya for protection as a national heritage site, the mausoleum is set to open for public access on October 15.
