Ex-Senior NIS Officer & Raila Odinga’s Cousin Dies
Atinga's death comes as the Odinga family continues to recover from a series of painful bereavements over the past year, including Raila Odinga's death...
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Job Odima Atinga, a former senior officer in the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and cousin to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has passed away. The announcement was made by Odinga's sister, Ruth Odinga, from their family gathering in Alego Kakan, Siaya County.
- Atinga served with distinction in the NIS and later at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nyanza Regional Office.
- The key individuals involved are Job Odima Atinga, Ruth Odinga, and the broader Odinga family.
- His death adds to a series of recent bereavements for the Odinga family, following the passing of Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025, and his sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga, in November 2025.
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