Dr. Ida Odinga has spoken for the first time since President William Ruto nominated her to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Speaking on Sunday, January 25, Ida thanked all those who congratulated her on the appointment, saying she was honoured and happy. “Thank you to all
By Tonny Ochere, B.Ed, Kenyatta University Since the demise of the former Kenya’s prime minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga, the country’s political conversation has taken a totally different trajectory, with the largest political party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), becoming a ‘casualty’ of the tsunami wave that is currently making these political arrangements. Before
President William Ruto has nominated Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, E.G.H., to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Executive Office of the President announced on January 23rd. The nomination, issued in Presidential Action No. III of 2026, was transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration and