Also known as: Mama Ida Odinga · widow of the late Raila Odinga · Ambassador Ida Odinga · Dr. Ida Odinga · Dr Odinga · Mrs Odinga · Idah Odinga · Mama Idah Odinga · late Odinga's widow · Dr Ida Odinga · Mama Idah · Mama Ida · Raila's widow · Dr Ida
Widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who addressed disruptions at his first death anniversary commemoration in Bondo in October 2026.
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… His absence had prompted concern among mourners, with Ida Odinga reassuring those gathered that her brother-in-law was unwell but not seriously ill and had been advised to rest and avoid large gatherings. …
Oburu resurfaces, turns 83 in hospital as questions swirl over his health- PhotosCitizen Digital
‘It was an ordinary check-up, nothing serious’: Ida Odinga on why she didn’t accompany Raila to India By Joseph Muia October 14, 2026 11:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Raila Odinga and wife Mama Ida cel …
‘It was an ordinary check-up, nothing serious’: Ida Odinga on why she didn’t accompany Raila to IndiaCitizen Digital
‘We’ve lost the battle,’ Ida Odinga recalls receiving news of Raila’s death from daughter Winnie By Joseph Muia October 14, 2026 11:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of Ida Odinga speaking abo …
‘We’ve lost the battle,’ Ida Odinga recalls receiving news of Raila’s death from daughter WinnieCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has allayed fears that he could miss the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, announcing that he will be in Bondo on Thursday alongside Raila’s widow, Ida Odinga, and other Kenyans …
Kalonzo confirms Raila’s memorial attendance after earlier doubtsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Ida Odinga has called on Kenyans across political divides to unite in honouring the legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the country marks the first anniversary of his death. …
Ida urges political allies, rivals to unite in honouring RailaThe Standard
… , the church and Raila’s memory.He also appealed to politicians to discourage the mobilisation of organised groups commonly associated with political rallies, saying attendees should make their own way to Bondo rather than be transported in buses for political purposes. “Mama Ida …
No political rhetoric at Raila's first memorialCitizen Digital
Raila anniversary: Ida Odinga, Governor Orengo call for peace, political tolerance By Laura Otieno October 13, 2026 09:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Preparations are gathering pace at …
Raila anniversary: Ida Odinga, Governor Orengo call for peace, political toleranceCapital News
… A candle-lighting ceremony will follow on the evening of October 14 at Kang’o ka Jaramogi, led by Mama Ida Odinga. …
Raila’s first anniversary to be marked with three days of eventsCapital News
… Raila’s widow, Ida Odinga, has said the anniversary should bring together people from different political and social backgrounds. …
Raila family begins anniversary activities ahead of memorialCitizen Digital
… But it was clear to us that decisions concerning ODM were being made elsewhere, and we were simply being told to implement them.” He recalled that Raila’s widow, Ida Odinga, had appealed to the party leadership to sit down and resolve their differences during a visit to her home …
'I kept my promise not to wreck ODM’: Sifuna recalls final pledge to Raila at his burialAn opinion piece criticizes ODM politicians for using Raila Odinga's death to settle political scores, arguing that Treasury CS John Mbadi's public rebuke of Mama Ida Odinga—who asked for decency after leaders boycotted her husband's first anniversary—was disrespectful to a grieving widow.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes ODM politicians for using Raila Odinga's death to settle political scores, arguing that Treasury CS John Mbadi's public rebuke of Mama Ida Odinga—who asked for decency after leaders boycotted her husband's first anniversary—was disrespectful to a grieving widow.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on security to arrest more suspects behind chaos at Raila Odinga's first death anniversary at Migwena grounds in Siaya on October 15, 2026, saying five arrests are insufficient and planners and financiers should also be pursued.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended Raila Odinga's family against criticism from former allies, saying some who claimed to be close confidants of the late former Prime Minister have now insulted his wife and children. His remarks come amid divisions within ODM over the party's political direction ahead of 2027.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the forceful takeover of property belonging to the late President Daniel Arap Moi's family adjacent to the Eldoret State Lodge, calling it impunity by the Ruto regime and urging security personnel to vacate immediately.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mama Ida Odinga apologised to guests who were booed and intimidated during the first anniversary memorial of her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, in Bondo, alleging that some individuals may have been paid and transported to disrupt the event.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga because former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was invited. Junet said he could not share a platform with Gachagua at an event honouring Raila.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An editorial in The Standard condemns the disruption at the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Migwena Cultural Grounds, where political chest-thumping, factional rivalry, and disorder—including stones reportedly hurled at the VIP dais—dishonored his legacy and values.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Mama Ida Odinga expressed disappointment over booing, shouting and heckling at the first anniversary of former ODM leader Raila Odinga's death on Thursday in Bondo, saying such conduct was disrespectful to his memory and cross-party friendships he had built.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused ODM leaders of undermining the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's political legacy, arguing the party has become a shadow of its former self barely a year after his death.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga addressed online rumours about his health via social media on October 15, marking both his birthday and the first death anniversary of his younger brother Raila Odinga. He expressed gratitude to family, medical staff, and party members, reflecting on the coincidence of sharing the same date with Raila's death as a "divine testament" to their brotherly bond.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ida Odinga has called on Kenyans to uphold peace, love and tolerance as the country approaches the 2027 General Election, urging supporters to honour her late husband Raila Odinga's legacy by rejecting political violence and respecting opposing views during election commemoration.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Senator Oburu Oginga says his doctors have ordered him to avoid public appearances as he recovers, and he missed his brother Raila Odinga's first death anniversary at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo on Thursday. Oburu, who turned 83, said he remains engaged in party activities despite his absence.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ida Odinga, wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, confirmed that her brother-in-law Oburu Odinga is alive but unwell and was advised by doctors not to attend a memorial event in Bondo, Siaya County. Oburu requested prayers for his recovery and has experienced several periods of ill health throughout 2026, including recent admission to The Nairobi Hospital on October 4.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At her late husband Raila Odinga's first-year death anniversary in Siaya County, Ida Odinga called on Kenyans to uphold the principles of peace and tolerance that Raila championed throughout his political career, urging youth to pursue change through lawful channels.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The first anniversary commemoration of Raila Odinga's death at Migwena Grounds in Bondo was repeatedly interrupted by sections of the crowd demanding answers about the whereabouts of ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga. Ida Odinga relayed Oburu's apologies, explaining he was unwell and doctors advised him to avoid a large gathering.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
At a rally marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, his widow Ida reassured supporters that her brother-in-law Oburu Oginga is unwell but not seriously ill, and doctors advised him to rest rather than attend the gathering. Ida also reflected on the family's grief, noting they suffered another bereavement just 40 days after Raila's death.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Thousands of Kenyans attended a commemoration at Migwena grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, to honour the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. His widow Ida Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo called for the occasion to remain apolitical and focused on his legacy.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of mourners, including political leaders and ODM supporters, gathered at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, with attendees calling for partisan politics to stay out of the commemoration. The event featured music, dance, gospel performances, and cultural displays.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Young people attending the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death chanted for ODM party leader Oburu Oginga at Migwena grounds. Raila's widow Ida Odinga said Oburu was unwell and on doctor's orders to rest and avoid large gatherings.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
On the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, his youngest daughter Winnie Odinga announced her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, stepping into politics in her own right as Edwin Sifuna seeks higher office.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pictures show Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Oginga celebrating his 83rd birthday at Nairobi Hospital alongside family, friends, and officials, amid questions about his health and whereabouts. The Siaya Senator reflected on sharing his birthday with October 15, the date his younger brother Raila died in 2025.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ida Odinga said she did not accompany her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, to India because she understood he was travelling for a routine medical check-up and did not believe his condition was serious. She said she would have travelled with him had she known he was seriously ill.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ida Odinga has recounted receiving news of her husband Raila Odinga's death, revealed by their daughter Winnie after doctors in India attempted resuscitation. Speaking ahead of the first anniversary of Raila's death, Ida said she had spoken to her husband the previous day with no indication his condition had worsened.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced he will attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on October 15, alongside Raila's widow Ida Odinga and other Kenyans, resolving earlier doubts after he had previously expressed concerns about political leaders exploiting Raila's legacy.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ida Odinga has called on Kenyans to unite across political divides to honour the legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on the first anniversary of his death, urging members of the various political parties he was associated with to participate in commemorations rather than treating the anniversary as a partisan event.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ida Odinga led a candlelighting ceremony at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo as the family prepares to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2026. The Anglican Church of Kenya-organised event featured prayers, Scripture readings, gospel music and worship to celebrate Raila's life and legacy.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Vice Chair Otiende Amollo has urged politicians to attend the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2026, in Bondo with humility and respect, cautioning against turning the commemoration into a political contest or ferrying supporters to the event.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Preparations are underway at Migwena Grounds in Bondo for the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15, 2026. His widow Ida Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo have called for peace and political restraint, urging Kenyans to focus on honouring his legacy rather than turning the commemoration into a political contest.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be commemorated with three days of events from October 13 to 15 in Kisumu, Kang'o ka Jaramogi and Bondo. The Raila Odinga Memorial Committee says the programme will bring together family members, community representatives, leaders and Kenyans to reflect on his life, legacy and contribution to Kenya's development.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is holding commemorative activities starting Saturday ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15, culminating in a major public memorial service at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County. ODM has separately organised a month-long programme of activities across the country to celebrate Raila's political legacy, with President William Ruto expected to attend the main ceremony.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →