Ida Odinga reveals Sh500 million net worth ahead of UN vetting

The widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has told Parliament that her personal net worth stands at 500 million shillings. Appearing before a parliamentary committee for vetting over her nomination to represent Kenya at the United Nations, Dr. Ida Odinga made the disclosure as part of the mandatory wealth declaration process. The veteran teacher and long-time education advocate said she is ready to leverage her decades in the classroom and her experience in community advocacy to champion Kenya’s and the region’s environmental interests on the global stage. She told MPs she would prioritize sustainable development, climate resilience and stronger regional collaboration if approved for the diplomatic post