Ruto nominates Mama Ida Odinga for an ambassadorial role
President William Ruto has nominated Ida Betty Odinga, the wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The announcement, made on Friday, January 23, 2026, by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, said that Ida Odinga’s nomination honours her lifelong dedication to public service.
The President praised her leadership as a model of courage, selflessness, and a steadfast commitment to promoting women’s education and empowerment in Kenya.
