Ida Odinga Vetted by Parliament for UNEP Permanent Representative Position - February 2026

Ida Odinga arrived at Parliament to be vetted for the position of Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). She was vetted by a parliamentary committee regarding foreign affairs matters. As the UNEP envoy nominee, Ida Odinga shared details of her upbringing, academic journey, and her strong commitment to environmental issues in a recent interview. Politician Millie Odhiambo publicly endorsed the appointment, stating that Mama Ida Odinga deserves the position due to her high level of expertise.