President William Ruto has officially appointed Ida Odinga, widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

• This appointment follows the unanimous approval of her nomination by the National Assembly on February 24, 2026.
• The key individuals involved are President William Ruto and Ida Odinga.
• Ida Odinga brings her extensive experience in advocacy, including founding the League of Kenya Women Voters and her work with the Ida Odinga Trust, to the role, aiming to advance Kenya’s climate diplomacy.