Ida Odinga
Dr. Ida Odinga, the wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has been in the news for receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Human Achievers Foundation for her significant contributions to girls' education and her commitment to empowering women and children.
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Ida's appointment to UNEP is discussed in the context of her being Raila's widow.
Ida appointment to UNEP is not a reward for being Raila's widow
Kenya· 2026-02-25
Ida Odinga has been approved as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
National Assembly approves Ida Odinga as Kenya's UNEP envoyKenya· 2026-02-24Ida Odinga is noted as an ODM elder who supports Edwin Sifuna.
Edwin Sifuna: The surging political firestorm that is hard to ignoreKenya· 2026-02-23
Odinga’s spouse, Ida, has worked hard to unite the party.
I am still the ODM secretary general, Sifuna saysKenya· 2026-02-12
Ida Odinga expressed concern over the ongoing tensions within ODM and urged party factions to embrace dialogue.
Caleb Amisi challenges ODM ouster, files complaint with party registrarKenya· 2026-02-11
Ida Odinga expressed that Sifuna would not be removed by anyone during her late husband's birthday celebration.
ODM removes Sifuna as Secretary General, cites indisciplineKenya· 2026-02-11
Ida Odinga intervened last month to halt an attempt to kickstart disciplinary proceedings against Sifuna.
Battle lines drawn as Oburu takes on SifunaKenya· 2026-02-07Ida Odinga reminisced on her 52 years of marriage with Raila, terming him a devoted husband and father.
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surpriseKenya· 2026-01-30
Ida Odinga has found herself in the thick of President William Ruto’s snatch-and-grab strategy as he seeks to secure a firm grip on her now-deceased husband’s political constituency.
Honour or bribery? Questions abound Ruto's nomination of IdaKenya· 2026-01-24Mama Ida Odinga is reportedly pulling strings behind the scenes to support her daughter Winnie Odinga and other outspoken leaders advocating for an orderly party transition.
Ida quietly shapes ODM succession amid rising party leadership clashKenya· 2025-11-19Condolences were extended to Dr Canon Ida Odinga among others.
South Africa honors Raila in memorial service at Anglican churchKenya· 2025-11-05
Ida Odinga speaks on the pain of losing her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
"He left me without a word," Ida Odinga speaks on the pain of losing RailaKenya· 2025-10-29Mama Ida Odinga continues to receive mourners at the family residence.
'He promised we'd meet after India': Gideon Moi remembers Raila's last wordsKenya· 2025-10-29
Mama Ida Odinga led the family during the visit of Lillian Omollo to offer condolences.
Court slashes Litein High arson costs from Sh49,000 to Sh10,000Kenya· 2025-10-27
Mama Ida Odinga led the family in receiving condolences from visitors at Raila Odinga’s burial site.
Another blow as Kerugoya court halts implementation of Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025Kenya· 2025-10-27
Ida Odinga led the family in receiving condolences from visitors at Raila Odinga’s burial site.
State moves to rescue Kenyans trapped in Russia's military operationsKenya· 2025-10-27Mama Ida Odinga led the family to offer condolences to mourners visiting Raila Odinga’s burial site.
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, re-elected for an eighth termKenya· 2025-10-27
Kahiga apologized to the family of the Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, including Mama Ida Odinga.
Mutahi Kahiga resigns from CoG leadership after outrage over 'offensive' Raila remarksKenya· 2025-10-22
Mama Ida Odinga may be the embodiment of a rare convergence of all four factions within Kenya’s political landscape.
Why Ida is best-placed to unite emerging ODM factionsKenya· 2025-10-22
Ida observed that Kenya has lagged behind countries it once rivaled at independence.
Ruto: Raila dreamed of a first-world KenyaKenya· 2025-10-19
Ida Odinga was handed the Kenyan flag and a condolence book by the speaker of the National Assembly.
Why Raila Odinga received a 17-gun salute at burialKenya· 2025-10-19
Sifuna asked supporters to stop overwhelming Mama Ida Odinga’s home.
'I won't be the one to break ODM,' says SifunaKenya· 2025-10-19
Ida Odinga is Raila Odinga's wife who faced harassment from police during her husband's political struggles.
Raila Odinga’s journey of pain and hope: Detention, exile, and betrayals that shaped him
Tanzania· 2025-10-19
Mama Ida Odinga speaks to the media at her home in Opoda farm in Bondo.
Raila Odinga’s final rites: Funeral like no otherTanzania· 2025-10-19
Ida Odinga, Raila's widow, pleaded with mourners to maintain peace during the farewell.
Bondo explodes with grief, tradition as the body of their son lands homeKenya· 2025-10-18
Ida Odinga is the widow of Raila Odinga and received his body at their residence.
Government to announce more activities to honour Raila after Sunday burialKenya· 2025-10-18Ida Odinga has appealed for calm and a peaceful show of solidarity from supporters ahead of Sunday’s burial.
Raila's body arrives in Bondo for final vigilKenya· 2025-10-18Ida Odinga is the widow of Raila Odinga and received his body at their residence.
Government to announce more activities to honour Raila after Sunday burialKenya· 2025-10-18Ida Odinga is the wife of Raila Odinga and accompanied him on a visit to Magufuli’s home village.
Raila Odinga and John Magufuli: A brotherhood built on integrity, vision and service to AfricaTanzania· 2025-10-18
Mama Ida Odinga was present to receive Raila Odinga's remains at JKIA.
The Grand send-off: Kisumu receives Raila Odinga for final farewellKenya· 2025-10-18