- Winnie, the daughter of former prime minister Raila Odinga, traveled to the UAE for the 45th Eid Al Etihad celebrations
- Winnie looked smart in her formal attire which she completed with a matching green scarf
- Some Kenyans online noted that Winnie respected the humble culture of the UAE, and that she was following in her father’s footsteps
The daughter of the late political legend Raila OdingaWinnie, has traveled to the UAE.
Source: Instagram
The EALA Member of Parliament was invited to the UAE for celebrations that lasted for more than 14 days and involved more than 250 activities.
Why was Winnie in the UAE?
The UAE was celebrating the 54th Anniversary of Eid Al Etihad, an event marking 54 years since the Emirates formed one nation.
The celebration aims to showcase the UAE’s cultural richness, creativity, progress and social resilience.
The daughter of the former prime minister was among the leaders invited to the events.
Winnie wore appropriate clothing during the celebration and was seen talking to various leaders, including the Attorney General of Kenya, Dorcas Oduor.
The late politician’s daughter put aside her usual “tomboy” style, and strictly followed the dress code.
His style of clothing brought him a lot of praise on the internet, many saying that he is following in his father’s footsteps.
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Winnie embraced the cultural expectations of the host nation by wearing a green veil and headscarf that matched the spirit of the occasion.
He wrote: “I was delighted to join the Honorable Ambassador and the UAE community in celebrating Al Etihad’s 54th Anniversary. A night of high hospitality and rich culture.”
Kenyans comment on Winnie’s dress
Here is some of what they said:
mangekimambikenyha: “I can’t hold back my tears… I send you love Winnie.”
winethebeast: “This one too has exceeded the dress standards… the respect, the speech, yooo!”
dorkydoc_key: “I like how you respect culture.”
Abdishakur Othowai: “When I see this girl, I see the Father. In fact, I have no doubt that she will be the first female president of Kenya. 2032 will be the year to watch.”
Merollyne Opiyoh: “The little girl left behind by Bondo was a sure bet. I appreciate your courage and charisma.”
Josephine Ongayo: “Son Dad, keep pushing the wheel… you have what it takes. Jakom raised you well, and he did the job perfectly.”
Mugah Beatrice: “This one was raised well. Parents, let’s be careful in raising children. Keep going Winnie.”
Clement Ogbeh:Honorable Winnie Odinga, keep pushing yourself sister, you are doing well. Father has prepared a way for you and even in death he would be happy to see you shine.”
What were the most popular Google searches?
In other news, Raila dominated Google searches in 2025.
Uncertainty about his health in October made Kenyans search in large numbers, “Where is Raila Odinga?” One of the most searched songs was Raila’s favourite, “Jamaican Farewell.”
The names of the late politician’s family, including Oburu Oginga, his daughters Winnie and Rosemary, as well as his sister Ruth, appeared among the most searched.
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