President William Ruto and Mama Ida Odinga during Raila Odinga's funeral service at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology grounds in Siaya County.
Dr Ruto described the spouse of late Raila Odinga as a distinguished educationist, pro-democracy and gender equity champion.
The presidency said her appointment is expected to amplify Kenya's voice on environmental issues and further reinforce the country's longstanding leadership in environmental diplomacy.
President William Ruto has nominated Canon Ida Betty Odinga, the widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep).
In a press release issued Friday by the Executive Office of the President, the Head of State said he had formally transmitted the nomination to the National Assembly for vetting and approval.
