THE ODINGA Family Has Been Thrown Into Fresh Mourning Following The Sudden Death Of Beryl Achieng Odinga, The Daughter Of Kenya’s Independence Hero Jaramogi Oginga Odinga And Sister To Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.
Achieng, 78, Passed Away This Tuesday At Nairobi West Hospital, Kenya. The News Was Announced By Her Brother, Dr. Oburu Oginga, In A Heartfelt Message Shared On X (Formerly Twitter), Just A Month After The Death Of Raila Odinga.
“It Is With Heavy Hearts, Yet In Humble Acceptance Of God’s Will, That We Announce The Sudden Passing Of Beryl Achieng Odinga, My Sister,” Dr. Oburu Wrote.
He Described Beryl As The “Beloved Daughter Of The Late Hon. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga And Mama Mary Ajuma Odinga,” Adding That She Was A “Devoted Mother To Ami Auma, Chizi, And Taurai.”
She Was Known For Her Quiet But Firm Presence Within The Extended Odinga Family, Often Participating In Cultural And Political Events Connected To Her Father’s And Brothers’ Decades-Long Involvement In National Affairs.
The News Has Deepened The Sense Of Tragedy Surrounding The Odinga Family, Coming Just A Month After The Death Of Raila Odinga, Whose Passing Plunged The Nation Into Mourning And Drew Tributes From Across Africa And The World.
Leaders From The Nyanza Region And Beyond Have Begun Sending Condolence Messages, Describing Beryl’s Death As “A Painful Blow To A Family Already Burdened With Immense Grief.”
Funeral Arrangements Will Be Communicated By The Family In Due Course.