Winnie Odinga Says She's Irked When Critics Target Her Mum and Siblings: "I Get Sensitive"

• Winnie Odinga explained that she is deeply unsettled when critics target her mother and siblings, stating they do not deserve the scrutiny that comes with public life
• She stated that criticism aimed at her father, Raila Odinga, does not bother her much, as he is used to public opinion due to his long-standing political career
• Winnie said she admires her father's legacy but chooses not to pursue politics herself, describing the path as exhausting

Winnie Odinga, daughter of the former prime minister Raila Odinga, has expressed frustration over critics who go after her mother and siblings due to their association with her prominent father.

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Speaking during an interview on Hot 96 FM, Winnie admitted she has developed a thick skin over the years when it comes to criticism directed at her father.

She acknowledged that Raila is a towering political figure and public scrutiny comes with the territory.

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"At this point, you just ignore it. If you're talking about my pops, that's regular. Everybody does that and everybody has an opinion about that," she said.

However, she drew the line when it came to her immediate family members, saying she gets deeply unsettled when critics target her mother, sister, and brother, individuals she believes have done nothing to warrant the public jabs.

“I get a little bit sensitive when it comes to my mother, my sister, and my brother as well. That’s where I feel a little bit tired, but there’s nothing that you can do. You just feel tired because you love them," she added.

Winnie pointed out that her family often finds itself in the spotlight merely because of Raila’s influence and legacy, not because they have actively sought public attention.

When asked whether she intends to pursue politics and carry on her father's legacy, Winnie did not mince her words.

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She dismissed the idea, describing politics as “exhausting,” and made it clear that it's not in her immediate plans.

“Certainly, I don’t want his legacy to just end like that, but I’m from the generation where we’ve got our own thoughts and desires. For what it’s worth, for now, I have dedicated my life to him. I’m always with him, I take care of him, so I feel like I have played my part," she explained.

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Here are some reactions from netizens to her comments:

chosen one:

"Wait... She resembles her father."

Christine Muthoni:

"I like her composure. She is well articulate."

Shigz_gneta:

"She knows, baba is a strong man."

Pesh:

"Same here,you can talk about me but not my mom and my siblings."

Concoction Tóxica:

"Huyu demu has an assertive, confident persona. An ideal wife kabisa."

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In the past, Winnie has shared that she is indeed single and actively looking for a partner.

She opened up about the pressure from her family, particularly recalling a time when she told her mother to ease up on pressuring her to start a family.

Winnie expressed her desire to eventually marry a Kenyan man.

Following her remarks, a man from Kitale, Kefa Oyaro, publicly declared his admiration for her, citing his attraction to both her looks and intellect.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke