Winnie Odinga

Winnie Chogo Odinga[1][2] (born March 6, 1990) known as Kazi, is a Kenyan politician serving as an East African Community member of Parliament in the fifth East African Legislative Assembly in Arusha representing the Government of Kenya[3]

Odinga was nominated to the regional Legislative Assembly (EALA) by the Orange Democratic Movement a national political party in Kenya, in November 2022[4] from where she was elected by both houses of the Kenyan Parliament.[3]

Early life and education

Winnie Odinga is the fourth child and last-born daughter of the former late Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga and Ida Odinga. She is also the granddaughter of Kenya's first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga who was a prominent politician in both Kenya and Africa's struggle for independence.[5]

She attended Rusinga School for her primary education and Brookhouse International School for her secondary education in Lang'ata, Nairobi County. She obtained a degree in political science from Drexel University in Philadelphia in 2009.[6][5]

Career

Upon returning from college, Odinga worked as her father's private secretary. Her father often sent her to participate in election campaigns around the African continent.[7]

In 2008, Odinga founded The BrickHouse Counsel а consultancy firm based in Nairobi, Kenya.[8] The firm has worked for presidential campaigns.[9]

Odinga was nominated to the regional Legislative Assembly (EALA) by the Orange Democratic Movement in November 2022[4] from where she was elected by both houses of the Kenyan Parliament.<ref name=":2" /

References

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  2. ^ Homekazi (2022-11-09). "Winnie Chogo Odinga Biography and Lifestyle". Homekazi. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  3. ^ a b Owino, Winfrey. "Winnie Odinga, Sankok among nine elected to EALA". The Standard Group Media.
  4. ^ a b "ODM nominates Winnie Odinga, businessman Suleiman Shahbal to EALA". The Standard Group Media.
  5. ^ a b Gaudencia (2022-11-20). "Winnie Odinga Biography, Education, Family, Marriage, Controversy and More . she is a strong woman who will lead kenya to evolution through his knowledge in politics and her experience through interaction with people in the ground". Elite Zone. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  6. ^ "Winnie Odinga Graduates With Political Science Degree". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  7. ^ "Political gladiator Winnie Odinga's views on African politics, economy". News24.
  8. ^ Simiyu, John Paul. "Little Known Details of Winnie Odinga's Revolutionary Company". Kenyans.co.ke.
  9. ^ Mito, Washington. "Winnie Odinga's Company That Has Worked With 6 Presidents & Everton". Kenyans.co.ke News.
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