Raila Odinga sister is dead
The elder sister of the departed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Beryl Achieng Odinga, has died.
The elder sister of the departed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Beryl Achieng Odinga, has died.
The news was confirmed by Raila’s younger sister, Kisumu Woman Rep Ruth Odinga, who stated that Beryl passed away on Tuesday, November 25.
In the announcement, Ruth conveyed the family’s grief and acknowledged Beryl’s place within the wider Odinga lineage.
“It is with a heavy heart, but accepting the will of God we announce the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga. Daughter to the Late Hon Jaramogi Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga. Mother to Ami Auma, Chizi and Taurai.
“Sister to Senator Oburu Oginga, Raila Odinga, Akinyi Wenwa amongst others. Sister in law to Dr Anne Oburu, Dr Canon Ida Odinga, hon Tabu Osewe and Judy Oburu,” she announced.
Ruth further expressed the family’s sorrow while emphasising their gratitude for Beryl’s life and legacy.
“While we are deeply saddened by her demise and the immense void left in our lives, we take solace in the belief that she is safe in the Lord’s arms and are thankful for the invaluable gift of the time we were privileged to share with her and for the profound impact she had on all who knew her,” she concluded.
Beryl’s death comes slightly over a month after her brother, Raila, was laid to rest at at their ancestral home in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County.
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Raila’s burial followed a funeral service held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), where leaders and dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects.
Following the conclusion of the service, Raila’s body was loaded onto a hearse by members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), who later performed full military rites at the graveside.
Raila was buried with his trademark hat and fly whisk, iconic items that had come to define his image throughout his political journey.
The private burial ceremony was attended by Raila’s immediate family, including his wife Mama Ida Odinga and children Rosemary Odinga, Raila Odinga Jr., and Winnie Odinga.
Raila’s longtime bodyguard, Maurice Ogeta, who had stood by him for many years, also attended the ceremony alongside his family.
President William Ruto led the delegation of national and regional leaders who attended the ceremony.
Also present were former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, and several other political figures.
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