Ida Odinga appointed Canon at St Peter’s ACK Church in Bondo

Ida Odinga speaking during the grand opening of Ida Odinga Girls Secondary School, Kibos on Monday May 5, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089817945495

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s spouse, Ida Odinga, has been appointed a canon of the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Ida was canonised in a solemn event held at the ACK Church in Siaya County on Sunday, June 29, 2025, while in the company of her husband and Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga.

“This is to inform you that Canon Doctor Ida Betty Odinga has been canonically appointed as a canon of the church,“ the presiding priest announced.

 The priest further confirmed that following her elevation, Ida had requested a transfer to serve in a different diocese, a request that was granted.

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