Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised the nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s next Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), describing the move by President William Ruto as timely, fitting and well thought out. The nomination, announced Friday, January 23, acknowledges Ida’s long record of public service and advocacy as a boost to Kenya’s role in global environmental diplomacy. “Her nomination for appointment as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme by President William Ruto is timely, fitting and well thought out,” Murkomen wrote, noting that Ida's record of service positions her well to elevate Kenya’s voice on global environmental matters. Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei hailed the appointment as fruits of the broad-based governmentCherargei said the appointment will bring more stability in the ODM party. "Your wealth of experience in leadership, education, advocacy and public service makes you an excellent choice to represent Kenya on the global stage.

Source: Daily Nation January 24, 2026 19:30 UTC