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Educator, Businesswoman & Activist
Ida Betty Odinga (née Anyango Oyoo; born 24 August 1950) is a Kenyan educator, activist, and businesswoman. She is the widow of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. She worked as a teacher at The Kenya High School for over 20 years but was expelled from her job by the Moi regime due to her husband's political activism. In 1991, she founded the League of Kenya Women Voters (LKWV) to promote female participation in politics. In 2003, she became the Managing Director of East African Spectre, a major gas cylinder manufacturing company. She is a prominent advocate for women's health, education, and mentorship.
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Ida Betty Odinga (née Anyango Oyoo; born 24 August 1950) is a Kenyan educator, activist, and businesswoman. She is the widow of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. She worked as a teacher at The Kenya High School for over 20 years but was expelled from her job by the Moi regime due to her husband's political activism. In 1991, she founded the League of Kenya Women Voters (LKWV) to promote female participation in politics. In 2003, she became the Managing Director of East African Spectre, a major gas cylinder manufacturing company. She is a prominent advocate for women's health, education, and mentorship.
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Founded the League of Kenya Women Voters (1991)
Managing Director of East African Spectre (since 2003)
Named one of Kenya's most powerful women (Standard, 2010)
Advocate for breast cancer and fistula prevention
Led the Sh176M fundraising for the Ida Odinga Library at Ogande Girls High School
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Teacher, Kenya High School (c. 1974-1991)
Founder, League of Kenya Women Voters (1991-Present)
Managing Director, East African Spectre (2003-Present)
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In 2022, her remarks calling for the regulation of churches to ensure leaders are theologically trained sparked intense public debate, forcing her to issue an apology and clarification.
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Ida Betty Odinga (née Anyango Oyoo; born 24 August 1950) is a Kenyan educator, activist, and businesswoman. She is the widow of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. She worked as a teacher at The Kenya High School for over 20 years but was expelled from her job by the Moi regime due to her husband's political activism. In 1991, she founded the League of Kenya Women Voters (LKWV) to promote female participation in politics. In 2003, she became the Managing Director of East African Spectre, a major gas cylinder manufacturing company. She is a prominent advocate for women's health, education, and mentorship.
Ida Odinga is affiliated with ODM.
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