- The death of Beryl Achieng just a few weeks after the demise of the former prime minister Raila Odinga
- Senator Edwin Sifuna and some leaders visited Lee Funeral Home to view the body of the late Raila’s sister
- A section of citizens consoled the family and expressed sympathies after Ruth Odinga appreciated Kenyans for standing with the family
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
Nairobi: The death of former prime minister Raila Odinga’s sister, Beryl Achieng, has plunged the country into mourning once again, with several leaders visiting Lee Funeral Home to view her body and console the family.
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Achieng, who had been battling an undisclosed illness, passed away on Tuesday, November 25.
A teacher and lawyer by profession, she kept her life private despite belonging to one of Kenya’s most politically influential families.
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Her passing occurred just weeks after Raila’s death, compounding the family’s grief.
She was unable to attend her brother’s funeral due to illness. Achieng was the mother of three children—Ami Auma, Chizi, and Taurai.
Which leaders went to view Beryl Achieng’s body?
Among the leaders present at Lee Funeral Home were Nairobi senator and ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna, Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Mabona, and others.
Family members in attendance included Kisumu woman representative Ruth Odinga, her sister Menwa Akinyi, and their nieces, among them EALA MP Winnie Odinga.
Ruth Odinga expressed gratitude to friends and colleagues who went to commiserate with the family during this difficult time.
“We are currently at the Lee Funeral Home, where the remains of our dear sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga, are being preserved. Thank you to the friends and colleagues who have come to commiserate with us during this difficult time,” she said.
How did Kenyans console Raila’s family?
Hon Joyce Korir Bomet
“Poleni… its indeed painful. May your family find solace during this difficult moments.”
Gilbert Ngadia
“It is sad. May God give you and the entire Raila family peace during this recent difficult times.”
Otieno Otieno
“Standing with you in this difficult moment… It breaks the heart to know that the family is once again gathered at Lee Funeral Home so soon after the last farewell… but it also reminds us of the strength and unity that has always defined the Odinga home… In our African way, when a family is struck twice in such a short time, we say the ancestors are close, guiding the journey even in the darkness… May the presence of friends and colleagues bring you some warmth… may the spirit of Beryl rest in peace… and may the entire Odinga family find courage as you walk through this heavy season… My thoughts are with you all.”
Mary Atieno
“Receive my sincere condolences mweshimiwa, following the death of your sister, may God give you peace and comfort to overcome this loss even though we are still mourning our hero RAO. Pole sana to Odinga’s family, may her soul rest in peace.”
Lindah Stephen
“Death is so unpredicted, and in most cases once it takes a family member it tends to set a camp in that family… May the family find solace at this difficult moment, kifo kishindwe!”
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Did William Ruto mourn Beryl Achieng?
Meanwhile, President William Ruto remembered Achieng as a trailblazer whose distinguished professional journey spanned across Africa, from Kenya to Zimbabwe.
Ruto recounted how she made her mark as an exceptional urban planner in Zimbabwe, where her expertise and commitment contributed to transformative urban development.
The president conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the family of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, praying for God’s grace, comfort, and compassion during this difficult time.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
