Beryl Achieng Odinga: A life of impact across two nations

Beryl Achieng Odinga, who passed away on Tuesday, November 25, while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital, was the younger sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

A distinguished professional and trailblazer, Beryl’s life spanned continents and careers, leaving an indelible mark on both Kenya and Zimbabwe.

Beryl completed her Form Six (‘A’ Levels) studies in December 1972 and went on to pursue a career in teaching and law.

She made history as the first black Town Clerk of Mutare, Zimbabwe’s third-largest city, where she played a pivotal role in post-independence urban development.