Nairobi — The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, has been temporarily closed to the public to allow construction and renovation works at the historic site. NMK had earlier advertised a tender for the construction of the proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum and alterations to the existing Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum. Construction of the proposed Raila Odinga mausoleum officially began on July 20, following the handover of the site by the Odinga family. The new memorial is being constructed at Kang'o ka Jaramogi, next to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's existing memorial site. The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum serves as a museum and memorial centre dedicated to the life and political legacy of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya's first Vice-President and one of the leading figures in the country's independence struggle.