Winnie Odinga is the youngest daughter of former Kenya’s prime minister, Raila Amollo Odinga and Mama Ida Odinga. Having been born at a time when her father was in detention, Winnie was named after the late Winnie Mandela. Winnie Mandela was the ex-wife of the Late South African president Nelson Mandela.
At the age of 11 years, her mother revealed to her who she was named after. All this was to help shape her character and destiny. Kenyantopixs brings your her life journey.
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Quick facts about Winnie Odinga
Year of birth: 1990
Official name: Winnie Odinga
Nickname: Kazi
Nationality: Kenyan
Martial status: Single
The early life and Age of Winnie Odinga
Winnie is the last born of the Raila Odinga family. Her family members are the late Fidel Odinga, Rosemary Odinga and Raila Junior.
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She was born on March 6, 1990. At the time of her birth, her father was in detention. Therefore, being much younger than her other siblings meant that spent much of her time alone. Nonetheless, she bonded well with Raila Junior who is 11 years older than her.
Winnie has a close relationship with her family and has been spotted severally with her father.
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Winnie Odinga education
- Date/Duration: 2016
- Institution: United States International University – Africa
- Qualifications: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (GEMB)
- Date/Duration: 2009-2013
- Institution: Drexel University
- Qualifications: (BA) International Areas Studies – International Business and Economics
- Date/Duration: 2009-2013
- Institution: Drexel University
- Qualifications: (BA) Communication, Corporate Public Relations
- Date/Duration:
- Institution: Brookhouse High School
- Qualifications: To be updated
- Date/Duration: Uknown
- Institution: Rusinga School
- Qualifications: To be updated
Career
Winnie started a photography business while still in school. Upon completing her schooling she worked in her father’s political secretariat.
Recently, she indicated she works as Raila Amollo Odinga’s bodyguard where she carries briefcases
She believes that energy plays a significant role in development. As such she promotes and advocates for renewable energy in Kenya.
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Winnie Odinga Husband/boyfriend and children
Winnie is not yet married. Additionally, information on whether she has children or not is unavailable.
Net worth
Her net worth is unavailable. Therefore, we shall update this information when available.