By Perez Karisa, June 25, 2026
The Nairobi County Assembly has officially approved a key amendment clearing the way for the construction of a monument in honour of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court roundabout in the Central Business District, marking a notable shift from the initially proposed location at Uhuru Park.
The decision places the planned monument at one of Nairobi’s most symbolically significant and high-traffic intersections, adjacent to the Judiciary headquarters, in what county leaders describe as a deliberate effort to align the memorial with institutions representing justice, governance, and national decision-making.
The approval now sets in motion preparations for the monument’s design and eventual installation at the junction connecting City Hall Way, Taifa Road, and Wabera Street—an area that experiences heavy daily commuter and pedestrian traffic.
Legislative Process and Sponsorship
The amendment clearing the relocation of the proposed Raila Odinga monument was introduced in the Nairobi County Assembly through a motion spearheaded by Nairobi West MCA John Rex Omolleh. The proposal initially formed part of an earlier plan that earmarked Uhuru Park as the installation site, but was later revised through a formal memorandum submitted to the County Assembly Clerk.
In his submission, MCA Omolleh argued that relocating the monument to the Supreme Court roundabout would provide greater symbolic and historical significance, given the area’s proximity to key national institutions, including the Judiciary headquarters and Nairobi’s central administrative offices.
The motion was subsequently debated in committee before being tabled for consideration by the full Assembly. During deliberations, members examined issues such as public accessibility, urban planning considerations, traffic impact, and the broader cultural and historical relevance of the proposed site.
Supporters of the amendment emphasized that placing the monument at a highly visible civic junction would better reflect Raila Odinga’s long-standing role in Kenya’s democratic evolution and constitutional reform processes
