Ida Odinga Says Her Net Worth Is About Sh500 Million

The late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida Odinga, has estimated her personal wealth at Sh500 million.

Appearing before the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on Friday, as she sought approval for her nomination as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Ida made a distinction between her personal assets and those belonging to the wider Odinga family.

She emphasised that the figure she presented was strictly her own.

“There are things that belong to me, Ida, and there are things that belong to the family, but my net worth is about Sh500 million,” she said.

In the meeting, which ran for less than half an hour, Ida presented details of her academic training and professional experience as she sought to convince the Committee of her readiness for the assignment.

Outlining her vision, if confirmed, Ida emphasised the urgent need to tackle environmental degradation, cautioning that the nation’s long-term prosperity hinges on sustainable climate action.

“How we manage or mismanage our environment will determine the quality of life we live. Through my work, I will address the devastating effects of environmental degradation, especially on vulnerable people in society. This is a critical moment when we have the opportunity to shape our environmental future,” she added.

She also promised to advocate for Kenya’s and Africa’s priorities within the global environmental arena.

“I intend to help stop the destruction of our planet and pursue all related priorities. I will be keen to ensure that Kenya’s and Africa’s interests are represented and working together with other parties to see that the impact of these actions is not just high-level but reaching out to the grassroots level,” she stated.

In a heartfelt tribute, she paid respect to her late husband, Raila Odinga, acknowledging his unwavering support during their 52 years of marriage.

“I want to make a special mention of my biggest supporter, my recently departed husband, Raila Odinga. He immensely contributed to the person I am today,” she stated.

The Committee is now set to finalise its report and present it to the National Assembly for debate and approval.