Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo is mourning the loss of her brother-in-law, Reverend Canon John Edward Limo, who passed away on Sunday, October 19, just hours after the burial of the late Raila Odinga.
The news has deeply affected the legislator and her family, coming at a time when the country is still grieving the loss of one of its most iconic political figures.
In a heartfelt message shared on Facebook, Millie expressed her pain and disbelief, saying that death had taken away someone dear to her family without warning. She described Reverend Limo as a kind and caring man who always went out of his way to show love and hospitality to others.
Her post revealed that even though he had been unwell, he insisted on personally driving her and her cousin Jane to and from the airport during her recent visit to Apple Valley, California.
This gesture, she noted, reflected the selflessness and warmth that defined his character.
Millie said Reverend Limo had always been a strong supporter of Raila Odinga and admired his leadership deeply. His devotion to the former opposition leader was such that he struggled with the idea of not being able to attend the burial in person.
Two days before his death, he called Millie to express how difficult it was for him to miss the ceremony, saying it felt incomplete not to stand among those who had gathered to pay their final respects to Raila.
On the morning of his passing, Reverend Limo reportedly reached out to Ramogi TV and Ramogi Radio to send his condolences to Kenyans and the Luo community. He wanted to share his sorrow publicly and honor Raila’s memory even from afar.
Later that day, while watching the funeral service live from Bondo, Siaya County, he passed away peacefully. Millie wrote that it was deeply moving and heartbreaking that he took his last breath while following the burial of a man he had admired for so long.
Reverend Limo served as the priest in charge of St Timothy’s Church under the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, which is part of the wider Anglican Communion.
His death has left his congregation and loved ones in shock, with many describing him as a compassionate spiritual leader who guided others with humility and dedication.
Millie said she was lost for words when she thought about her sister Violet, who had lost not only a husband but a lifelong companion.
The pain, she added, was unimaginable. Reverend Limo’s passing has become yet another reminder of the emotional toll that Raila Odinga’s death has had on his followers, some of whom had connected their lives and faith journeys to his political mission.
The Odhiambo and Limo families are now united in grief, holding on to faith and memories as they mourn a man remembered for his love, loyalty, and unwavering spirit.
