Oburu Odinga Speaks After The Sister's Passing On At Nairobi Hospital

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The Odinga family is in deep mourning after the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga, sister to Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga (ODM) and Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga.

According to family sources, Beryl died on Tuesday at a hospital in Nairobi, where she had been receiving treatment.

In a heartfelt statement, Senator Oburu Odinga described Beryl as a “dependable pillar” of their family. Though she lived a relatively private life, he said, her strength and resilience in times of personal pain and public trials were remarkable. He praised her dedication to her children and her unwavering faith.

Her sister, Ruth Odinga, echoed similar sentiments. “It is with a heavy heart, but accepting the will of God,” she announced, mourning the “immense void” left by Beryl’s departure.

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She went on to say that the family draws comfort from the belief that Beryl is “safe in the Lord’s arms,” and expressed gratitude for the time they shared with her.

Beryl Achieng Odinga was the daughter of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mary Ajuma Oginga, and she leaves behind three children — Ami Auma, Chizi, and Taurai.

Though she rarely appeared in the limelight, she earned respect for her professional achievements: she served as the Town Clerk of Mutare in Zimbabwe and later chaired the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC).

Her death comes barely weeks after the passing of her brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died in India in October 2025.

Messages of condolence have poured in from political leaders and the public alike, reflecting the nationwide respect for the Odinga family and the profound sorrow felt at this latest blow. Funeral arrangements are being made, and the family has called for privacy as they grieve.