Winnie Odinga has opened up about her personality, her views on relationships and why she has not yet walked down the aisle.
The East African Legislative Assembly MP spoke candidly about her personal life during an interview with journalist and YouTuber Obilo Edmund. The conversation touched on different aspects of her life, including the tomboy label that has followed her for years.
Winnie appeared comfortable with the description and explained that she has never felt the need to conform to what society considers feminine.
She noted that she enjoys different things and does not believe that certain interests should be reserved for either men or women. She also revealed that she enjoys watching reality television, mentioning shows such as The Real Housewives of Lagos and The Real Housewives of Nairobi.
Her comments offered a glimpse into how she views herself and the public perception surrounding her personality.
The conversation also turned to marriage, an area that has often attracted public curiosity whenever Winnie speaks about her private life.
When asked why she is still unmarried, Winnie explained that she has not yet found the person she would want to marry.
She appeared to take the matter lightly, joking that she is currently married to her work. However, she also made it clear that she would like to find someone she genuinely likes rather than entering marriage simply because of pressure from society.
Winnie further reflected on the role she played in the life of her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
She explained that being his daughter while also serving as his private secretary and confidante came with significant responsibilities. Her close involvement in his affairs meant that she had to make personal sacrifices and put some aspects of her own life on hold.
Her explanation provided more context to her decision to remain single and focus on other areas of her life.
Winnie’s comments also highlighted the pressure that public figures often face over their relationship status. Despite being a well known political figure, she has largely kept details about her romantic life away from the public.
For Winnie, marriage appears to be a personal decision that should happen at the right time and with the right person.
Her candid remarks have since attracted attention from Kenyans online, with many discussing her views on relationships, her personality and the expectations placed on women to settle down.
The interview gave Winnie an opportunity to address some of those questions in her own words while offering a more personal look at the woman behind the public image.