President William Ruto has appointed Jaoko Oburu Odinga, son of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, as the Special Advisor on Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods.
Taking to his official X account, Jaoko expressed his gratitude to President Ruto for the appointment:
“I wish to take this opportunity to give special thanks to H.E. President William Samoei Ruto for granting me an opportunity to serve Kenyans by appointing me to serve in the capacity of Special Advisor, Economic Empowerment, and Sustainable Livelihoods.”
He also extended appreciation to ODM Party leader Raila Odinga, acknowledging his role in fostering unity and collaboration:
“Thanks also, go to the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Odinga, for showing his faith in me and for creating a conducive environment for Kenyans from all walks of life to work together for our beloved country, Kenya.”
Jaoko, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from St. Mary’s University in Canada, was a key supporter of Raila Odinga during the 2022 election campaigns. In 2024, he founded Friends of Baba (FOBA), an international lobby group advocating for Raila’s bid to become the African Union Commission chairperson.
