ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga has announced the passing of his sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga, sending waves of grief across the wider Odinga family and their political community.
In a solemn statement, Oburu described the loss as a deeply painful moment that the family is facing with humility and faith.
He noted that Beryl’s passing was sudden, leaving relatives and friends grappling with the news.
Beryl was a daughter of the late Hon. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga, a lineage that remains intertwined with Kenya’s political story.
Despite being part of a prominent family, she was known for her quiet strength, warmth, and deep devotion to her children.
Oburu highlighted her role as a mother to Ami Auma, Chizi, and Taurai, describing her as a pillar who guided her family with patience and steady resolve.
Tributes have begun to flow in from leaders, colleagues, and community members who interacted with her over the years.
Many have remembered Beryl as a woman who carried herself with dignity and kindness, often choosing to support her family’s commitments from the background rather than the spotlight.
Her passing adds a new layer of sorrow to a family that has over the decades weathered significant public and private storms.
Oburu assured Kenyans that the family will soon share details regarding funeral arrangements once consultations are complete.
For now, he urged the public to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult period.
He also expressed profound gratitude to those who have already reached out with messages of comfort.
As the Odinga family mourns, the country joins them in honoring a life that, though lived away from the public arena, carried immense meaning to those who knew her.
Her memory lives on through her children, her family’s legacy, and the countless people she touched along the way.
By Newshub