Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi shakes hands with Ida Odinga during a meeting on September 1, 2026/HANDOUTTreasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi Tuesday held a luncheon meeting with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s widow, Ida Odinga, where they discussed matters of national and regional interest.
In a statement, Mbadi said he was honoured to have been hosted by Ida for what he described as an enriching mother-to-son conversation, drawing from her experience and commitment to public service.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi poses for a photo with Ida Odinga after a meeting on September 1, 2026/HANDOUT“Honoured to have been hosted for a luncheon by Mama, Dr Ida Odinga,” Mbadi said.
“We had an enriching mother-to-son conversation on matters of national and regional interest, drawing from her deep wisdom, experience, and enduring commitment to public service.”
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during a meeting with Ida Odinga on September 1, 2026/HANDOUTThe CS said it was always a blessing to engage with the veteran educationist and public figure.
“Always a blessing to sit at your feet. Asante sana Min Piny,” Mbadi said.
The meeting comes amid continued political engagements among leaders in the country following the death of Raila last year.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi shakes hands with Ida Odinga after a meeting on September 1, 2026/HANDOUT
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi shakes hands with Ida Odinga after a meeting on September 1, 2026/HANDOUT
