Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1945 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 15, Oct, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Maseno, Colony and Protectorate of Kenya |
| Date of Death | 15/10/2025 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Raila Amolo Odinga |
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| Famous for | Being Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Qualification | A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Luo |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1973 |
Family
| Father | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga (Politician) | ||||
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| Mother | Mary Juma Odinga | ||||
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| Spouse | Ida Odinga (businesswoman) | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/railaodinga5th/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RailaOdingaKE/ | |
| https://x.com/railaodinga | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/railaodinga/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raila Odinga comes from Maseno, Kisumu District, Nyanza Province in Kenya. | |
| 2. He spent two years at the Herder Institution in Germany learning the language. | |
| 3. His father was the first vice president of independent Kenya. | |
| 4. He started a Liquid Petroleum Gas manufacturing plant named Standard Processing Equipment Construction & Erection Ltd in 1971, which later became East African Spectre. | |
| 5. He was detained during the 1982 coup attempt and later faced house arrest. | |
| 6. Raila fled to Norway in 1989 due to threats against his life. | |
| 7. He became famous for his role in the multi-party democracy movement in Kenya. |