The Odinga family has long been one of Kenya’s most recognized political dynasties, with several members playing key roles in leadership and public service.
Speaking at the family home in Bondo, Siaya County, the curator of the Jaramogi Mausoleum, Matthew Otieno, shared that Raila had eight siblings—some still living, others long departed.
Dr. Oburu Oginga
Dr. Oburu Oginga, born in 1943, is the eldest in the family and currently serves as the Senator of Siaya County. A trained economist, he studied in Moscow, Russia, where he earned his PhD.
Dr. Oburu Oginga, born in 1943, is the eldest in the family and currently serves as the Senator of Siaya County. A trained economist, he studied in Moscow, Russia, where he earned his PhD.
Oburu has served in several government positions, including Assistant Minister of Finance and Member of the East African Legislative Assembly.
Ngire Omwuoda Agola
Ngire Agola, born in 1947, passed away in 1983 at the age of 36. She lived a quiet life away from politics and was among the first of Jaramogi’s children to be buried at the family home in Bondo.
Ngire Agola, born in 1947, passed away in 1983 at the age of 36. She lived a quiet life away from politics and was among the first of Jaramogi’s children to be buried at the family home in Bondo.
Dr. Akinyi Wenwa
Dr. Akinyi Wenwa, a respected academic and former diplomat, served as Kenya’s Consul General in Los Angeles, USA. She also lectured at the University of Nairobi and has served on several national boards, including KEMRI and the Kenya National Archives Board.
Dr. Akinyi Wenwa, a respected academic and former diplomat, served as Kenya’s Consul General in Los Angeles, USA. She also lectured at the University of Nairobi and has served on several national boards, including KEMRI and the Kenya National Archives Board.
Beryl Achieng
Beryl Achieng, both a teacher and lawyer, made history as the first black Town Clerk of Mutare, Zimbabwe.
Beryl Achieng, both a teacher and lawyer, made history as the first black Town Clerk of Mutare, Zimbabwe.
She also chaired the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company and was known for her strong leadership and advocacy for women in governance.
Fredrick Odima and Omondi Oginga
Fredrick Odima, born in 1954, died in 1975, while Omondi Oginga, born in 1956, passed away in infancy. Both rest beside their parents in Bondo.
Fredrick Odima, born in 1954, died in 1975, while Omondi Oginga, born in 1956, passed away in infancy. Both rest beside their parents in Bondo.
Shadrack Osewe
Born in 1958, Shadrack Osewe was a businessman who lived a private life until his death in 1999.
Ruth Adhiambo Odinga
The youngest, Ruth Odinga, is the current Woman Representative for Kisumu County. She previously served as Deputy Governor and has remained active in politics and development work.
The Odinga homestead, Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, stands not only as a resting place for the family but also as a symbol of Kenya’s political history and resilience.
Born in 1958, Shadrack Osewe was a businessman who lived a private life until his death in 1999.
Ruth Adhiambo Odinga
The youngest, Ruth Odinga, is the current Woman Representative for Kisumu County. She previously served as Deputy Governor and has remained active in politics and development work.
The Odinga homestead, Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, stands not only as a resting place for the family but also as a symbol of Kenya’s political history and resilience.
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