Oburu Odinga is a Kenyan economist and a long-time serving politician, best known as the elder brother of the late Raila Odinga [the opposition leader and former Prime Minister of Kenya]. He is also the son of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice President. Inside Oburu Odinga biography are details about his personal and political life.
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Dr. Oburu Odinga profile facts
Full name: Oburu Ng’ong’a Odinga Oginga
Place of birth: Bondo, Nyanza region
Status: Married
Nationality: Kenyan
Profession: Economist and politician
Oburu Odinga biography
Oburu Odinga Oginga was born to his late father Son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mary Ajuma Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County. He grew together with his siblings including the late Raila Odinga, who mentored his political career. How old is Oburu Odinga?
Oburu Odinga age
Oburu was born on 15th October, 1943 in Bondo, Siaya County. He is therefore 82 years as of 2025.
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Oburu Odinga Educational background
Oburu is an academic giant who has won a number of titles. He attended the Soviet Secondary School in Moscow, Russia from 1962 to 1964 for his Secondary School education.
He then enrolled at the People’s Friendship University in 1967 and pursued a bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics.
He also has a doctorate (PhD), which he obtained in 1970 from the University of People’s Friendship.
His political career
Like his brother, Oburu has been active in politics for years now. He has served as a Member of Parliament for Bondo Constituency and as an Assistant Minister for Finance.
Currently, he is serving as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). He is also the Senator for Siaya County.
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Oburu Odinga wives and children
Just like his father, Oburu Odinga is a polygamous man with two beautiful wives. During his brother’s burial ceremony Oburu introduced them saying that they are his joy. The first wife is Dr. Monica Akeyo Odinga known to be educated and family-oriented, though she generally keeps a low public profile compared to her husband and brother-in-law, Raila Odinga. The second wife is also an accountant.
Together they have several children, including Jaoko Oburu, who has occasionally appeared in public events with the Odinga family.
Legacy and Influence
Dr. Oburu Odinga is regarded as one of the experienced political figures in Nyanza region and has been instrumental in supporting his family’s long political legacy in Kenya.
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Oburu Odinga biography has indeed proven how he is deeply rooted in politics, education, and public service, maintaining strong influence in Siaya County and across Kenya.
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