President William Ruto has appointed Jaoko Oburu Odinga, son of Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga, as the Special Advisor on Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods.
Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, April 22, Jaoko expressed his gratitude to President Ruto for the opportunity to serve the nation in this new capacity.
“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. Thank you, Your Excellency,” he wrote.
In his message, Jaoko also extended his appreciation to ODM Party leader Raila Odinga, acknowledging his support and efforts to foster unity among Kenyans.
“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,” he added.
Jaoko has long been active in Kenya’s political landscape. In the lead-up to the 2022 general election, he was a key figure in mobilizing support for Raila Odinga’s presidential bid. In 2024, he launched an international lobby group, Friends of Baba (FOBA), to advocate for Raila’s candidacy for the African Union Commission chairmanship.
An accomplished professional, Jaoko holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance from St. Mary’s University in Canada.
