It is now nineteen days since he was laid to rest, yet hundreds of mourners and admirers throng the Kang'o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, in a visit to the man many affectionately referred to as Jakom.
People close to the Odinga family say a delegation, which approached recently to request a visit, was taken aback when it was told the earliest opening was towards the end of December.
The family has been inundated by the expression of love and the constant stream of visitors that arrive each day-from heads of political parties to members of the clergy to ordinary Kenyans motivated by the lifelong struggles of Raila for democracy and justice.
Mama Ida Odinga, though still mourning her husband, has welcomed guests to her home with great strength and warmth. Those who have paid her a visit describe her as calm, welcoming, and deeply grateful for the solidarity displayed at such a sorrowful time.
Her demeanor and grace have even been a comforting sight to many who come either for closure or just to pay respect to Raila's towering legacy.
The grave of the late Raila Odinga has now become a site of national reflection-a place where Kenyans gather not only to mourn but also to celebrate a lifetime dedicated to public service and reform.
With thousands more expected before year's end, Kang'o Ka Jaramogi now stands as one of the most visited gravesites in recent history-a lasting testament to the enduring influence of a leader who defined an era.
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