The name of the late Fidel Odinga has once again resurfaced, this time not in the political or social spotlight that once surrounded him, but in a legal and financial matter involving his unclaimed assets.
Lwam Getachew Bekele, Fidel’s ex-wife, has moved to claim the late businessman’s financial assets that are currently under the custody of a local bank.
The case was made public through a gazette notice released by the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority on Friday, October 17. According to the notice, Bekele has formally applied to be recognized as the administrator of Fidel’s estate, meaning she seeks legal authority to manage and recover what her late husband left behind.
The announcement placed Fidel’s name among a list of deceased individuals whose assets are currently managed by acting administrators.
In such situations, the person appointed as an administrator is responsible for handling the estate, including any money, property, or investments left by the deceased. However, before one can take control of these assets, a set legal process must be followed.
This process includes submitting official forms and obtaining a letter of no objection from other beneficiaries or family members who may also have an interest in the estate.
In line with this legal requirement, the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority has issued a 30-day window for anyone with a counterclaim to come forward.
This means that if another party believes they have a rightful claim to Fidel’s assets, they can file an objection within the next month. If no objection is received by the end of that period, the assets will legally be transferred to Bekele as the recognized administrator.
The Authority made it clear in its public notice that all claims must be properly filed and supported, and that after 30 days, the payment or release of the assets will be made to the approved applicant.
Fidel Odinga’s life had always attracted public attention, both for his family background and for the private challenges he faced. He married his Eritrean partner, Lwam Bekele, in 2012 in a colorful wedding attended by close family and friends.
A year later, they welcomed a child together, marking what seemed like a bright future for the young couple. However, their marriage faced difficulties and ended in divorce in 2014, just two years after the ceremony.
Before his relationship with Bekele, Fidel had been married to Veronica Wanjiru, but that union also ended before he met Lwam.
Fidel’s sudden death in January 2015 shocked the nation. He was found lifeless in his home in Nairobi under unclear circumstances. The 42-year-old’s death led to protests in Nairobi and Kisumu as supporters demanded answers.
Many saw Fidel as a possible political successor to his father, late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose own influence shaped the country’s politics for decades.
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