While they continue preparing to lay Beryl Odinga to rest, her stepdaughter, Adongo Ambala, has also passed away unexpectedly.
Beryl Odinga, who was a sister to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, died on November 25 after a long period of illness.
Beryl Odinga, who was a sister to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, died on November 25 after a long period of illness.
She will be laid to rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the family home in Bondo, Siaya County.
A memorial service is also being held for her as friends and family celebrate her life and support her loved ones.
However, the family is now handling another tragedy. Adongo Ambala, who was the stepdaughter of Beryl and daughter of the late Gem MP Otieno Ambala, died suddenly on Friday, November 21.
However, the family is now handling another tragedy. Adongo Ambala, who was the stepdaughter of Beryl and daughter of the late Gem MP Otieno Ambala, died suddenly on Friday, November 21.
News of her death was shared through a family announcement, describing the loss as painful and shocking.
Adongo worked with the Kisumu County Government and was known as a devoted mother to her three children — Iris, Sophie, and Finn.
Adongo worked with the Kisumu County Government and was known as a devoted mother to her three children — Iris, Sophie, and Finn.
People who knew her say she was hardworking and kind-hearted, making the news of her death especially difficult to accept.
Family gatherings and prayer meetings have been taking place at their home in Chulaimbo as burial plans continue.
Family gatherings and prayer meetings have been taking place at their home in Chulaimbo as burial plans continue.
Her memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 4, at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani, Kisumu.
She will be buried the following day at her family home. This means the Odinga family will be holding two major funerals only a day apart.
The double tragedy has sparked emotional reactions from Kenyans on social media. Many have been sending messages of comfort, saying the family has faced too many losses recently.
The double tragedy has sparked emotional reactions from Kenyans on social media. Many have been sending messages of comfort, saying the family has faced too many losses recently.
Some expressed disbelief, while others offered prayers that the sadness affecting the family will come to an end soon.
Earlier, members of the ODM party visited the family at Lee Funeral Home, offering their condolences and support.
Earlier, members of the ODM party visited the family at Lee Funeral Home, offering their condolences and support.
Winnie Odinga was seen consoling her young relatives, including Beryl’s son, in a moment that moved many people who saw the images online.
