Jalang’o celebrates Mama Ida Odinga as pillar of streghth and inspiration on her birthday
Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has paid a glowing tribute to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga’s spouse, Mama Ida Odinga, as she marks her 75th birthday.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, August 24, 2025, Jalang’o described Mama Ida as an extraordinary woman whose life embodies strength, wisdom, and grace.
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He lauded her for her unwavering dedication to family, the empowerment of women, and her longstanding contribution to education and justice in Kenya.
“Happy Birthday, Mama Ida Odinga! Today, we celebrate an extraordinary woman, a pillar of strength, wisdom, and grace. Your unwavering dedication to family, country, and the empowerment of women continues to inspire generations across Kenya and beyond,” Jalang’o wrote.
The legislator praised Mama Ida’s legacy as a mother, mentor, leader, and champion of education, noting that her influence continues to light the way for many.
“As a mother, mentor, leader, and champion of education and justice, your legacy shines brightly. May this new year of life bring you abundant joy, good health, and continued blessings,” he stated.
“Thank you for the light you shine and the path you pave. Happy Birthday, Mama Ida! You are a good person; you will go to heaven!!”
Ida’s 74th birthday
During her 74th birthday in 2024, as usual, Raila threw a party for her, which was held at a Nairobi hotel.
Ida’s birthday party was attended by high-profile figures, among them governors, Cabinet Secretaries and Members of Parliament. Photos shared by some of the event’s attendees show a happy Ida donning a greenish dress with a touch of gold.
To blend in, Raila, who was seen in the photos dancing with his wife, donned a green Kaunda suit.
Some of the notable figures that attended Mama Ida’s birthday party are Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga, her Kirinyaga counterpart Anne Waiguru, Nairobi County governor Johnson Sakaja and his Mombasa counterpart Abdulswamad Sheriff Nasir.
Members of Parliament, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, also attended the event.
Cabinet Secretaries that can be noticed from the event are the Mining and Blue Economy CS Hassan Joho and his Energy and Petroleum counterpart Opiyo Wandayi.
