Hard truths.
Mama Ida explained that her wealth is separate from that of the family of her late husband, Raila Odinga. She made it clear that while she has an interest in some family assets, her declared net worth only refl...
Kenya’s National Assembly will vet Ida Odinga and Francis Meja on 20 February 2026 in Nairobi, inviting public memoranda as part of the constitutional approval process for the two presidential nominees.
Ida recalled that Raila’s death itself came as a shock, leaving unresolved matters and unexpected responsibilities for the family to handle. Ida said they were not anticipating his passing at this stage, which...
If approved by Parliament, Ida will replace Ababu Namwamba, who was earlier in the week reappointed as Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda.
The announcement came during the GEF’s 70th Council meeting, just a week after UNEA-7, which gathered over 6,000 delegates from more than 180 countries to discuss sustainable solutions for the planet.
Chinese and African experts at UNEA-7 in Nairobi urged greater investment in renewable energy, saying clean power is vital to climate action, economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Africa.
As UNEP’s Advocate for Ecosystem Restoration, Amani will work to mobilise young people and raise awareness about efforts to prevent, halt and reverse environmental degradation.
World Resources Institute Country Representative for Kenya and Head of Air Quality, George Mwaniki, said emissions from vehicles remain the biggest cause of air pollution in most urban areas.
