The National Museums of Kenya (NMK), through Chief Architect Sanso Malaki, has unveiled the architectural designs for the proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum during a groundbreaking ceremony attended by senior government officials, members of the Odinga family.
Presenting the master plan in a video seen by TNX Africa, Malaki said the new mausoleum will adopt a pentagonal design, symbolising strength, unity, and collective purpose.
The monument will stand alongside the existing Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum, which was built in 1995 with a hexagonal design, creating a historical and cultural landmark honouring two generations of the Odinga family.
According to the design, the two mausoleums will be positioned about eight metres apart and connected by a landscaped walkway, allowing visitors to move easily between the two sites.
At the centre of the new mausoleum will be five steps leading down to the grave, with the number five intentionally incorporated throughout the architectural concept to reinforce the symbolism behind the structure.
