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 who leads conservation and ecosystem restoration initiatives, appearing prominently in Odinga family affairs following Raila Odinga's death.
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… But for Gor Mahia, the real celebration wasn't complete until they made one last stop: Mama Ida Odinga's doorstep. …
Gor Mahia mark KPL title with Raila tribute, present trophies to Amb. IdaThe Standard
… That is why recent public interventions by Kisumu MP Ruth Odinga, EALA MP Winnie Odinga, and Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat Mama Ida Odinga, widow of the late Raila Odinga, should not be dismissed as routine political noise. …
Odingas have sent their daughters and Mbadi should listenThe Standard
… Only Ida Odinga has publicly questioned why Raila insisted on burial within 72 hours.Two rival factions have since calcified: One, styled Linda Ground and marshalled by Senator Oburu and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga; the other, Linda Mwananchi, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna and G …
The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or diesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP Ida Odinga will on Thursday headline a peace and conservation race in the Cherangany Hills as part of an ambitious initiative aimed at restoring degr …
Murkomen, Ida Odinga Lead Push to Restore Degraded Cherangany Hills EcosystemCitizen Digital
ODM rift deepens as Mbadi clashes with Ruth, Winnie and Ida Odinga over ‘post Raila era’ remarks By Emmanuel Too May 17, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi leads a technical t …
ODM rift deepens as Mbadi clashes with Ruth, Winnie and Ida Odinga over ‘post Raila era’ remarksCitizen Digital
… The exchange also drew in Mama Ida Odinga, who defended the continued mention of the late opposition leader’s name in public discourse. …
'You have no capacity to advise me', CS Mbadi lashes out at Winnie OdingaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – Seven months after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, his widow, Ida Odinga, has strongly defended his enduring political influence, in remarks widely interpreted as a response to recent comments by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. …
Ida Hits Back at Mbadi Over ‘Post-Raila Era’ CommentsCitizen Digital
… Mama Ida Odinga has asked us that we solve the tensions within the party before holding these formal meetings," he noted. …
Sifuna: Why I did not attend ODM's Mombasa meetingFirst 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 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 →