- Raila Odinga’s sister, Beryl Achieng, died on November 25, the same day their family was finishing 40 days of mourning for the former prime minister
- Her sister Ruth Odinga made the family announcement, which left Kenyans sending condolence messages
- She also shared a never-before-seen throwback photo of herself, Raila and Beryl in her childhood days
Ruth Odinga has shared throwback photos of herself and her two late siblings, Raila Odinga and Beryl Achieng, leaving netizens sending her words of comfort.
Source: Facebook
She announced Beryl’s death on November 25 in an emotional post as she encouraged herself in knowing that her sister died in God’s hands.
Beryl had been battling cancer for a long time and was in and out of both local and overseas facilities.
What did Ruth Odinga say about late sister?
She also followed up on a post showing the activities that were happening at Lee Funeral Home, where they took their sister’s body.
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In the photos, Winnie Odinga was spotted consoling her cousin Tairai, whose mother had passed.
In her latest photo, Ruth looked young as she stood beside her siblings, Raila and Beryl. Raila had a vintage shirt, while Beryl wore what looked like a gown and covered her head with a white wrapper.
Ruth, who stood on the far end, was in a mixed coloured gown, and she wrapped her head with a yellow wrapper.
“My buddy, my bestie, my friend. Greet Raila. Sweet sis. Nyakawour,” she wrote on her Facebook page.
Here is her post:
Netizens react to Ruth Odinga’s TBT photo
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@Cliffe Gundo said:
“May her soul find peace with the Almighty.”
@Dut John Kuch Utuel said:
“Sister H.E. Ruth Odinga losing two important siblings within two months is so devastating, may God comfort you in this difficult time.”
@Christine Tantuo said:
“May your dear sister Beryl rest in eternal peace.”
@Ruth Ojwang-Kiogora said:
“Rest in peace, sister Beryl. Peace be with the family.”
@Flo Carol said:
“May you find peace and comfort in the Lord Nyakawuor. It’s not easy.”
@Grisphine Ojwaka said:
“May their souls rest in peace.”
@Jack Omoke said:
“Difficult times, yes, but please find comfort in the Lord.”
@Margie Njonjo said:
“Saying sorry or take heart is really hard, but may God who understands our pains grant you and your family His sufficient grace to carry on. May your siblings’ souls rest well in the Lord.”
Source: Facebook
Why did Beryl Odinga miss Raila’s burial?
A day ago, TUKO.co.ke featured a throwback video of Raila’s brother Oburu Oginga explaining why their sister Beryl was missing in action.
This was when the family was reading their eulogies and remembering the life they shared with Raila.
He explained that Beryl was very sick and introduced her son, Tairai, who later read his mother’s tribute.
When Tairai took over, he also mentioned that his two sisters were not present at the funeral and were with his mum.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
