The Odinga Family has once again been thrown into mourning following the death of Beryl Achieng, a sister to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Beryl’s demise was confirmed by her sister Ruth Odinga, who disclosed that she died on Tuesday, November 25 at a Nairobi Hospital.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga. Daughter of the Late Jaramogi Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga. Mother to Ami Auma, Chizi and Taurus,” Ruth announced.
“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,” she added
According to media sources, Beryl had been sick for a long time and had been in and out of the hospital including the Indian facility where former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had been admitted.
Despite growing up in a family with a strong political background, Beryl maintained a low profile, staying away from politics like her siblings.
She completed her Form Six (‘A’ Levels) studies in December 1972 and pursued dual careers as a teacher and lawyer.
During Oburu Oginga’s birthday celebration in October 2023, she revealed that she had been a classmate of former Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o.
Beryl made history as the first Black Town Clerk of Mutare, the third-largest city in Zimbabwe. She also served as Company Secretary of the Housing Corporation of Zimbabwe.
She continued with her public service in Kenya and was in 2020 appointed Chairperson of the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC).
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