Beryl Achieng Odinga, the youngest sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has died at a Nairobi hospital, her family confirmed.
According to family sources, she had been unwell for some time and had been admitted to hospital frequently, including at the same facility where Raila Odinga was treated before his death.
Tributes have poured in from across Kenya, particularly as her death comes just over six weeks after the passing of Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025.
Beryl lived a relatively private life, avoiding the political spotlight despite her family’s prominence. She was, however, a trailblazer: she made history as the first Black town clerk of Mutare, Zimbabwe, and later served as Chairperson of the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC).
She passed away at Nairobi West Hospital and is survived by her three children: Ami Auma, Chizi, and Taurai.
Her body has been moved to Lee Funeral Home, where family and friends have gathered to pay their respects.
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