Raila Odinga’s Sister Beryl Achieng Has Died, Family Confirms

Beryl Achieng Odinga, the youngest sister of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, has died. The family confirmed her passing at a Nairobi hospital.

She had been receiving treatment before her death.

Her death comes only months after the country mourned Raila.

It is another heavy moment for the Odinga family, which has faced several losses over the years.

Many Kenyans have sent condolences as the news spreads.

Raila Odinga with his sister Beryl Achieng in a past photo. The Odinga family is mourning her passing as Kenyans send condolences. (Source: Facebook)

A Quiet but Influential Public Servant

Beryl lived a private life. She avoided political attention and kept a low profile. However, she served in important public roles.

She was a former Chairperson of the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company.

Colleagues describe her as calm, firm, and very focused on her work.

People who worked with her say she was professional and disciplined.

They remember her as someone who valued good service and fairness.

Even without political noise, she made a strong impact in the sectors she led.

Another Loss for the Odinga Family

The Odinga family has endured many painful losses over the years. Beryl’s death now adds to a long list of tragedies that have shaped the family’s journey.

Her passing has sparked new reflection on the resilience the family has shown and the weight of leadership they have carried for generations.

Kenyans from across the country continue to send messages of sympathy. Many say the Odingas remain one of the most influential families in Kenya’s political and public life.

From the era of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga to the recent leadership of Raila Odinga, the family’s presence has been felt in every major national conversation.

After her death, Beryl’s body was taken to the mortuary as arrangements began. The family is expected to release more details in the coming days.

For now, they have asked for privacy as they mourn yet another significant loss.

Her death marks the end of a quiet but deeply meaningful life. Those who knew her remember a dedicated professional, a loyal sister, and a woman who served the country in her own way, even without the spotlight.

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