Also known as: Mama Ida Odinga · widow of the late Raila Odinga · Ambassador Ida Odinga · Dr. Ida Odinga · Dr Odinga
Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP; widow of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, leading conservation initiatives.
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Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 24 – Mama Ida Odinga has handed her son, Raila Odinga Junior, to Kibra leaders and residents, urging them to guide him as he seeks to establish himself in elective politics and carry forward the political legacy of his late father, former Prime Minister Raila …
‘Mtoto wa Simba ni Simba’: Ida Endorses Raila Junior’s Kibra BidCapital News
… It also thanked medical facilities in Homa Bay and Kisumu for treating injured supporters and singled out Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s widow Ida Odinga for condemning the violence. …
Linda Mwananchi wants Wanga, Kaluma arrested over alleged state-sanctioned violenceCitizen Digital
… The Governor accused Gachagua of failing to visit Raila's final resting place or offer condolences to his widow, Ida Odinga, following his death. …
Wanga hits back at Gachagua, accuses him of ferrying goons to Homa Bay ahead of Linda Mwananchi rallyCitizen Digital
… You have never set foot in Karen to offer your condolences to Mama Ida Odinga. But every day, ever since Baba was laid to rest, you wake up every single day with rumors, chaos, lies, malice, reckless statements, careless statements, useless statements, in the name of Baba Raila A …
Wanga to Gachagua: Let Raila rest, you had vowed to kill him yourselfCitizen Digital
Political leaders visit Ida Odinga to honour Raila, push for issue-based campaigns By Citizen Reporter August 11, 2026 03:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Leaders from 10 political parties visit Mama Ida …
Political leaders visit Ida Odinga to honour Raila, push for issue-based campaignsCapital News
… Among those honoured in the publication are environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, former legislator Phoebe Asiyo, business leader Zippora Kittony and Ida Odinga, among others. …
Koome Urges Kenya to Preserve Women Leaders’ Legacy as Blueprint for Economic GrowthCitizen Digital
First Lady Rachel Ruto, Ida Odinga lead Mau Forest restoration drive By Citizen Reporter June 26, 2026 03:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter First Lady Rachel Ruto and Kenya's Ambassador, Permanent Represen …
First Lady Rachel Ruto, Ida Odinga, CS Barasa lead Mau Forest restoration driveCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 26 – NAKURU, Kenya, Jun 26 – First Lady Rachel Ruto and Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP Ida Odinga on Thursday led a major tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of a long-term conservation programme aimed at restoring …
First Lady Rachel Ruto Champions Tree Planting in Mau Forest ComplexCitizen Digital
… Ida Odinga, senior UNEP representatives, Members of Parliament and other stakeholders.
DP Kindiki calls for restoration of degraded rangelands, commits to 15 billion tree driveCitizen Digital
… Ida Odinga, (Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Members of Parliament, among other dignitaries.
Kenya hosts historic ocean conference as DP Kindiki rallies for marine conservationMama Ida Odinga endorsed her son Raila Odinga Junior's bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat during celebrations marking her 76th birthday, appealing to Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him as he enters elective politics and carry forward his late father's political legacy.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mama Ida Odinga endorsed her son Raila Odinga Junior's bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat during celebrations marking her 76th birthday, appealing to Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him as he enters elective politics and carry forward his late father's political legacy.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Linda Mwananchi has called for the arrest and investigation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Suba North MP Peter Kaluma over violence that marred the political movement's tour of the county on Sunday, which left people dead and scores injured. The group accused the leaders of having a role in the attacks and claimed the violence was planned and involved police officers and state security operatives.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissed allegations from DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua that she and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo are mobilising goons to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi rally, instead accusing Gachagua of transporting youths from Githurai and Nyeri to Homa Bay to disrupt the event himself.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for questioning the circumstances of Raila Odinga's death, telling him to respect the late former Prime Minister and stop involving his name in political campaigns. Wanga alleged that Gachagua was a fierce critic of Odinga when alive and had previously threatened to kill him if he attended protests.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political leaders from 10 parties visited Mama Ida Odinga at her Nairobi home on Tuesday to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga and call for issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. The delegation, led by National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli and Political Parties Liaison Committee chairman Evans Misati, emphasised that Raila's contribution to Kenya's democratic development should continue to be recognised.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on Kenya to preserve the legacy of pioneering women leaders, saying their achievements offer a blueprint for economic growth and institutional development. Koome launched her book, Distinguished Women Leaders, which chronicles prominent Kenyan women whose careers have helped shape the country's corporate, legal, education, healthcare and public sectors.
1 August 2026 · Capital News →
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of the Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, which aims to plant more than 40 million tree seedlings over the next decade to rehabilitate the forest and support the national campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of a long-term conservation programme targeting the planting of more than 40 million seedlings over the next decade to restore degraded forest landscapes. The First Lady adopted 33 hectares within the forest as part of the restoration campaign.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for enhanced global action to restore degraded rangelands and strengthen ecosystem resilience, saying Kenya is committed to planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to combat land degradation, drought and desertification.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on the international community to intensify efforts to restore degraded rangelands and strengthen ecosystem resilience, warning that land degradation threatens livelihoods, food security, and environmental stability. Kenya is committed to planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to counter drought, desertification, and environmental degradation.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for enhanced mutual trust and deeper understanding through global dialogue to cross geopolitical divides, outlining a four-pronged strategy emphasizing mutual respect, equality, a people-oriented approach, and balancing traditional culture with modern innovation.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Performers from Gansu Province presented Dunhuang-inspired music, dance, and classical instrumentation at the United Nations Office in Nairobi for the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations commemoration, blending performance art with China's narrative of civilizational exchange and global cooperation.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
China used the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations at UNON to rally support for its Global Civilization Initiative, with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan calling for deeper exchanges among nations and civilizations to address geopolitical tensions. The event highlighted four proposals from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: promoting mutual respect among civilizations, deepening people-centered exchanges, balancing cultural heritage with innovation, and strengthening mechanisms for dialogue and mutual learning.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya, China and United Nations leaders called for greater dialogue among civilisations to promote peace, mutual understanding and sustainable development at the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations commemoration held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan highlighted China's commitment to the Global Civilization Initiative, which promotes mutual respect and people-centered exchanges.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo has hinted at significant squad changes ahead of their CAF Champions League return, saying the technical bench is working on player recommendations to strengthen areas needed for continental competition.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia, crowned 2025/2026 Kenyan Premier League champions, presented two trophies to Mama Ida Odinga at the family home in Karen to fulfill a wish from the late Raila Odinga, the club's former patron.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that public interventions by Ruth Odinga, Winnie Odinga, and Ida Odinga carry symbolic weight in Luo culture, signaling that the Odinga family feels cornered and believes something sacred is under strain, and suggests John Mbadi should heed their message about Raila's legacy in Nyanza.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that ODM has fallen into disarray seven months after Raila Odinga's death, with Senator Oburu Oginga's interim leadership showing insufficient capacity to preserve the party. The turmoil intensified after August 2024, when ODM's chairman, Minority Leader, and two deputy party leaders joined President Ruto's Cabinet following a handshake with Raila, which critics said undermined the party's role as the principal opposition force.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga are headlining a 10-kilometre peace and conservation race in Elgeyo-Marakwet County to launch the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and Harmony (CHERISH) programme, aimed at rehabilitating one of Kenya's five major water towers while creating green jobs and promoting peace-building in the North Rift region.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury CS John Mbadi has clashed publicly with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga and other ODM figures over calls for party tolerance and accommodation of leaders with divergent views, including ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Mbadi questioned bringing back party members he said had publicly threatened to quit, framing the dispute around loyalty to party leadership.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi responded sharply to criticism from EALA MP Winnie Odinga about his earlier remarks on the Orange Democratic Movement's future, insisting that leaders must respect elders and stop invoking the late party leader Raila Odinga's name to influence internal politics. Mbadi said the country must adjust to a "post-Raila era" and that leaders should focus on governance rather than political rhetoric.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven months after Raila Odinga's death, his widow Ida Odinga has strongly defended his enduring political influence, saying his legacy remains embedded in Kenya's political fabric and that he continues to dominate public discourse and national debate.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary General, did not attend the party's Mombasa meeting on Monday, claiming goons had been deployed to attack him and citing a pattern of hired youth groups causing havoc at meetings when dissenting members attend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →