Ida Odinga
- January 10, 2024
- First Lady
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ida Odinga |
| Occupation | First Lady |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 24, 1950(1950-08-24) |
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Migori |
| Country | Kenya |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Ida Odinga Biography
| Name | Ida Odinga |
| Birthday | Aug 24 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | Migori |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Nehemiah Oyoo, Rose Ayuya |
| Spouse | Raila Odinga |
| Children(s) | Fidel Odinga, Winnie Odinga, Rosemary Odinga, Raila Odinga Jr. |
Ida Odinga is one of the most popular and richest First Lady who was born on August 24, 1950 in Migori, Kenya.
Odinga earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nairobi in 1974 when she was 24 years old. While attending the University of Nairobi, she met her future husband, Raila Odinga, who was an employee of the university’s Department of Engineering at the time. The couple married and have four children.
Raila Odinga was imprisoned in 1982 as a political prisoner by the government of President Daniel arap Moi. Ida Odinga largely raised her children herself during those years while working as a teacher. However, Ida Odinga was later expelled from her teaching position by the Kenya African National Union-led government due to Raila Odinga’s political opposition.
Ida Odinga Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | First Lady |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ida Odinga is one of the richest First Lady from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ida Odinga 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Ida Betty Odinga (born Ida Anyango Oyoo on 24 August 1950) is a Kenyan businesswoman, activist and educator. She is the wife of Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya. In 2010, The Standard named Odinga, who was one of the first women to head a major Kenyan corporation, as the most powerful woman in Kenya.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Ida Odinga Dating?
According to our records, Ida Odinga married to Raila Odinga. As of December 1, 2023, Ida Odinga’s is not dating anyone.
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In November 2018, Odinga endorsed Bill 2018, which would amend the Constitution of Kenya to guarantee the nomination of female candidates and MPs to Parliament. While she publicly supported the bill, which she said would increase leadership posts for women MPs, Odinga also noted that women had never had the opportunity to compete equally with male politicians in politics. Odinga appeared in Parliament to support sitting women MPs during the debate. However, the bill failed to pass in the National Assembly in February 2019, despite vocal support from Ida Odinga, President Uhuru Kenyatta, and other prominent politicians and activists.
Facts & Trivia
William Ranked on the list of most popular First Lady. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Ida Odinga celebrates birthday on August 24 of every year.
Top Facts about Ida Odinga
- Ida Odinga is a Kenyan businesswoman, activist, and educator.
- She was born in 1950.
- Married to Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya.
- Co-founded the East African Spectre Ltd., a successful company.
- Advocates for women’s rights and education in Kenya.
- Holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics from the University of Nairobi.
- Served as the patron of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) Kenya Chapter.
- Received recognition for her contributions to education and women empowerment.
- Has been involved in various philanthropic initiatives across Kenya.
- Continues to be an influential figure in Kenyan politics and society today.
Who is Raila's wife?
Ida Odinga
Who is mama Ida Odinga?
Rose Ayuya
Where does Ida Odinga come from?
Migori, Kenya
How old is Raila Odinga now?
77 years (January 7, 1945)
How old is Margaret Kenyatta?
58 years (April 8, 1964)