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Raila Odinga Junior has announced ongoing plans to construct a memorial and mausoleum in honour of his father, Raila Odinga The project will be built in collaboration with the National Government and the National Museums of Kenya The initiative aims to preserve his legacy and celebrate his contribution to Kenya’s political history for future generations Raila Odinga Junior has revealed more on plans to build a memorial and tomb to his father, Raila Odinga, popularly known as Baba.
Raila Junior shared an update on Raila Odinga’s mausoleum. Photos: Raila Junior.
Source: Facebook Junior shared an update on Thursday, May 5.
The mausoleum project is being co-developed with the National Government, the National Museums of Kenya and the Ministry of Works.
Details of Baba Mausoleum Junior said that the development would give the correct and long-lasting memorial to one of Kenya’s most iconic politicians.
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“Today we held a comprehensive review of the architectural designs and development plans for Baba’s Mausoleum together with Hon. Ummi Bashir, CBS, Principal Secretary for Culture, Arts and Heritage, alongside the architectural team from the National Museums of Kenya and architects from the Ministry of Works. A significant step in preserving history, honouring legacy, and creating a lasting monument for future generations,” he wrote. One of the key pieces of art that will be kept at the mausoleum in Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya county, is the historic Hummer SUV, which Baba used.
The SUV was an important part of Raila’s 2007 presidential campaign and was one of the most recognisable symbols of his political campaign.
Don Bosco Gichana, a close friend of Raila, bought and donated the iconic vehicle.
The SUV was nicknamed nyundo (Swahili for hammer) and was an association which stuck with Baba’s name throughout his political career.
According to Junior, the vehicle represents decades of political battling, determination and leadership, and thus its significance to the Odinga family and Kenyan democratic processes.
The meeting for the review of the architectural designs and development plans for Baba’s Mausoleum. Photo: Raila Junior.
Source: Facebook Kenyans on social media welcomed the development, as some shared suggestions on how it should be executed.
What did Kenyans say about Baba Mausoleum? One even suggested that the mausoleum should be built in the capital, Nairobi.
Gor_donblack :
“We also need Baba’s statue in Kisumu and Nairobi.” Goldermier_tiger:
“We need it ASAP.” Eng’era Endabu:
“Don’t forget a statue of Baba at some place in Nairobi.” Chris Pareyio:
“I know preserving the legacy of Raila Amolo Odinga is a gigantic task, but I do not doubt the men and women working on the project. Let this building be the most visited in Africa, if not in the world.” Isaac Omungo:
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