Ida Betty Odinga is a true definition of beauty, power, class, and influence. Married the Former Prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga, Ida is an educator, businesswoman, and activist. When Raila was imprisoned in 1982 over the attempted presidential coup, Ida single-handedly took care of the entire family. Forget about women who elope with other men when problems befall their men. Raila owes Ida more love than ever.
If you thought Ida Odinga is not educated then you are very wrong. The wife of the Luo political kingpin is a proud holder of a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nairobi in 1974. Ida worked as a teacher for more than twenty years after completing her university education.
Raila and Ida were blessed with four children.The iron lady has been active in matters of national interest. She went into the books of history for founding the League of Kenya Women Voters in 1991. The group has been on the forefront in promoting women who want to join the political arena.
She has made women believe that politics is not meant for men only. She once serves the chairperson of the league where she used to champion for women and children rights.
She has also mentored many girls in schools across the nation through the mentorship program. Take it or leave it, Ida is a woman who has changed lives of many.