President Ruto Appoints Ida Odinga to UNEP; Government Appeals Ruling on 21 Advisors - January 2026

President William Ruto has appointed Ida Odinga, wife of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, as Kenya's Ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The President praised her for her patriotism and hard work. This appointment was reported in multiple stories. Concurrently, the Kenyan government announced its plan to appeal a court decision regarding the separate appointment of 21 advisors to President William Ruto.