Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ida Odinga has broken her silence after a long absence, revealing that her low profile was due to a period of mourning following the death of her husband—not political pressure as widely speculated.
Speaking at a women’s conference in the procurement and business sector (KISM), Ida said she needed personal time to grieve, reflect, and regain strength before returning to public life.
In a statement likely to spark political debate, she firmly declared that she is not a politician and has left political matters to her family members actively involved in politics.
Her remarks have already stirred conversations online, with analysts interpreting her position as a deliberate move to distance herself from the political tensions surrounding the Odinga family.
