Winnie Odinga is the youngest child of Azimio la Umoja flag-bearer Raila Amollo Odinga and his wife Mama Ida Odinga. She is a confident and articulate woman who has been seen attending multiple political rallies in support of her father’s political career.
Age and Birthday
On March 6, 1990, Winnie Odinga was born in Kenya. She was given the name Winnie Mandela in honor of the late Winnie Mandela, an icon of apartheid and the ex-wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Winnie revealed that when she was eleven years old, her mother, Mama Ida Odinga, gave her Winnie Mandela’s biography, which had a significant impact on the way she saw the world.
Education
Winnie attended Rusinga School for her early schooling and Brookhouse High School for her secondary education. She next went to the University of Philadelphia, earning a degree in corporate communication and international business.
Winnie Odinga Career
Winnie revealed in a previous interview with the standard that she serves as her father’s bodyguard, briefcase carrier, travel companion, and occasionally driver. She has a passion for photography and began a business while still a student.
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In an interview with Michael Gitonga a few years ago, Winnie also disclosed that she works in the energy industry. She said that since energy powers almost everything in the nation, she thought it was essential to address it as the first step in any meaningful progress. She intends to encourage youth in the country to use renewable energy sources and to support climate action.
Winnie Odinga Politics
The 31-year-old has frequently been questioned about her aspirations to follow in her father’s footsteps and enter politics. Winnie has consistently responded with a “no,” adding that she does not believe it would be a good fit for her because she does not support a political career but rather people who choose to become politicians because they perceive a need they can fill.
However, she was recently nominated to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) by the Azimio la Umoja coalition subject to approval by the parliament.
Family
Winnie Odinga is a devoted member of the family. She was born to Mama Ida and Raila Amolo Odinga. She is the youngest of the three Raila Odinga’s children and the late Fidel Odinga. Since her siblings were much older than she was, Winnie spent the majority of her childhood by herself.
Winnie Odinga Boyfriend
There isn’t a lot of information available to the public about her romantic life. Winnie Odinga, on the other hand, is childless and unmarried. She recently revealed that after her father is elected president, she will wed there.
Winnie Networth
The current status of Winnie Odinga’s net worth is unknown.
