Mama Ida Odinga was on Thursday overcome with emotion as she viewed the body of the late Beryl Odinga, the sister to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
In a solemn video that has since circulated widely online, Ida is seen being gently guided to the casket, her grief evident as she paid her final respects to a woman who was not only family, but also a pillar within the larger Odinga household.
The body of Beryl Odinga is currently lying at the Kang’o Kajaramogi Museum in Bondo, Siaya County, where close family members, friends, and political leaders have been streaming in to condole with the Odinga family.
The late Beryl is expected to be laid to rest at the family gravesite, a tradition maintained over generations in honour of the Odinga legacy.
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According to the family, Beryl Odinga passed away a few days ago after a long battle with illness. She had been receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital, where she eventually succumbed despite sustained medical efforts.
Her death has been met with deep sorrow, not only among relatives but also among communities in Siaya and beyond who knew her for her warm personality and commitment to family.
The emotional scenes at Kang’o Kajaramogi Museum reflect the magnitude of the loss felt by the Odinga family.
Raila Odinga, who has been mourning privately with close relatives, is expected to join the family and national leaders ahead of the burial ceremony.
Condolence messages have continued to pour in from across the country, with many describing Beryl as a humble and dependable figure within the family.
As preparations for her final send-off continue, Kenyans have united in offering sympathy and solidarity to the Odinga family during this difficult moment.
Watch the video below….
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