Mama Ida Odinga was vetted by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee for the UNEP Ambassador position on February 20, 2026, where she impressed MPs with her preparedness and outlined her environmental agenda.

• Mama Ida’s net worth was declared as Sh500 million.
• She presented her credentials in two purple booklets.
• Her priorities include promoting sustainability through sports and addressing environmental sustainability of AI systems.
• Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech had to remind members that it was a vetting exercise, not a congratulatory session.