On October 20, 2023, Ida Odinga was made an honorary canon in the Anglican Church of Kenya during a ceremony in the Diocese of South Nyanza.

• She was appointed to the Stall of St. Teresa of Calcutta, recognized for her commitment to humanitarian causes.
• Governor Gladys Wanga praised Mama Ida’s resilience in uplifting the downtrodden.
• This event coincided with Mashujaa Day, highlighting the intersection of religion and politics in Kenya.