Kisumu Women Representative Ruth Odinga has appealed to mourners to maintain peace and decorum during the burial of her late sister, Beryl Odinga, scheduled for Saturday, December 6.
Speaking on Friday, December 5, Ruth described her sister as a peaceful and private individual who valued tranquility and carried herself with dignity and class.
"My sister Beryl was a very, very peaceful lady. She loved peace. She was a lady of class, with a great deal of decorum. She carried herself with a lot of decorum," Ruth stated.
The Kisumu Women Representative urged all those planning to attend the burial ceremony to honor Beryl's memory by ensuring a peaceful send-off that reflects the values she held dear.
"I would urge anybody who's coming to mourn with us to please let us bury Beryl with the kind of peace she liked and the peace she loved. That's all I would like to ask, that we send her off, give her the send-off," she said.
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"Many of you have never even seen her in public much. She wasn't that much of a public person. She was private, and she loved her peace," she added.
The legislator called on the public to maintain calm until the burial day, while expressing gratitude for the support the family has received during this difficult time.
"So that is all I would ask our people, that we remain peaceful until the day of burial tomorrow. Thank you all for being there with us, and thank you for the support," Ruth said.
She also acknowledged fellow politicians who have stood with the family, including her colleague Oron and Members of the County Assembly who have been present during the mourning period.
Ruth reaffirmed the Odinga family's commitment to remaining strong during this period of grief.
"As a family, we are going to remain stoic, remain together, and be the resilient family the Odingas have always been. And we are here, and we'll remain here for everybody, and also hoping that you'll all be for us," she stated.
Beryl Achieng Odinga, the elder sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, with the news being confirmed by Ruth.
In her announcement at the time, Ruth expressed the family's deep sorrow while accepting God's will.
"It is with a heavy heart, but accepting the will of God, we announce the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga, daughter of the Late Hon Jaramogi Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga. Mother to Ami Auma, Chizi, and Taurai," she said.
Beryl was also the sister of Senator Oburu Oginga, Raila Odinga, and Akinyi Wenwa, among others, and the sister-in-law of Dr. Anne Oburu, Dr. Canon Ida Odinga, Hon. Tabu Osewe, and Judy Oburu.
"While we are deeply saddened by her demise and the immense void left in our lives, we take solace in the belief that she is safe in the Lord's arms and are thankful for the invaluable gift of the time we were privileged to share with her and for the profound impact she had on all who knew her," she said.
Beryl's death occurred just over a month after her brother, Raila, was buried at their ancestral home in Kang'o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County.
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