The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has approved Ida Odinga's nomination as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The nomination now moves to the plenary for a final vote.

• The committee has approved Ida Odinga for the diplomatic role.
• Ida Odinga declared a personal net worth of approximately Sh500 million during her vetting.
• If endorsed, Ida Odinga will represent Kenya's and Africa's interests at the UNEP.