Chizi Ambala told mourners at Consolata Shrine that her mom, Beryl Odinga, completely fell apart after losing her brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. She said Beryl straight-up told everyone that nothing mattered anymore once Raila died. The siblings were super tight their whole lives, and Beryl never bounced back from that loss.
Chizi talked about how Raila used to bring Beryl to his Nairobi West bachelor pad and make her take the bed while he crashed on the floor. Even after Beryl's marriage tanked, Raila kept showing up for her. They built a whole life together in Zimbabwe as their escape spot and shared history.
Chizi admitted she was being selfish, praying for her mom to stick around when Beryl was exhausted and ready to go. She believes her mom finally got to reunite with Raila, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and Mama Mary, and she's trying to make peace with the grief.
Chizi talked about how Raila used to bring Beryl to his Nairobi West bachelor pad and make her take the bed while he crashed on the floor. Even after Beryl's marriage tanked, Raila kept showing up for her. They built a whole life together in Zimbabwe as their escape spot and shared history.
Chizi admitted she was being selfish, praying for her mom to stick around when Beryl was exhausted and ready to go. She believes her mom finally got to reunite with Raila, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and Mama Mary, and she's trying to make peace with the grief.
