Man petitions Government to relocate JOMO KENYATTA’s remains from Parliament Buildings to Gatundu!



Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - A Kenyan citizen, John Mweha, has formally petitioned the Government to relocate the remains of Kenya’s founding President, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, from Parliament Buildings in Nairobi to his ancestral home in Gatundu, Kiambu County.

In a letter dated July 29 and addressed to the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage, Mweha argued that the current burial site, located within the precincts of Parliament, is primarily reserved for the legislative arm of government and may not align with traditional African values.

Describing his petition as “sincere and non-partisan,” Mweha urged the Government to initiate a dignified, culturally sensitive, and consultative process for the relocation.

He claimed that although not formally documented, it is widely believed that Mzee Kenyatta would have preferred to be buried in Gatundu.

Mweha emphasized that ancestral burial is a vital tradition in many African cultures, believed to ensure spiritual peace and generational continuity.

He further argued that the move would honor African traditions, foster national healing, and promote the spirit of devolution.

He proposed that Gatundu could benefit from the establishment of a national memorial site, offering educational, cultural, and economic value to the region.

Mweha also called for a multi-stakeholder forum involving the Kenyatta family, cultural leaders, the National Museums of Kenya, and other public bodies to guide the process.

Additionally, he proposed a public engagement framework and an independent review.

While the Constitution does not specify burial locations for former presidents, Kenyatta’s interment at Parliament was seen as a national tribute to his legacy.

His mausoleum remains heavily guarded and closed to the public.

The Kenyan DAILY POST

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