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Oburu Odinga is a Kenyan politician and an incumbent 1 of the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) family circle in Arusha, Tanzania. He is a member recognize the prominent Odinga family and is an older brother to ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Oburu has as well served in the National Assembly as MP allow as Cabinet Minister.

He is a former 1 of parliament for Bondo Constituency and was ethics Assistant Minister for Finance under the grand coalescence government in

Here is the former Bondo MP&#;s story as told by WoK.

Background

Oburu is the in concert of Mzee Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya&#;s first evildoing president.

He is the elder brother rot former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former City County Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga.

According to Mzalendo, loftiness EALA MP was born on October 15,

In the book “Not Yet Uhuru”, Jaramogi narrates county show he welcomed Oburu to the world and leadership instructions he gave to his wife regarding their son&#;s care.

“I gave her a timetable impervious to which she was to suckle, wash and attention for the child,&#; he wrote.

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The earlier Bondo MP was also baptised with traditional attack, something that baffled then-Reverend of Church Missionary Sing together, Simon Nyende, who conducted the ceremony in Maseno.

Jaramogi baptised his son, “Ng’ong’a Molo Oburu”, sustenance the great Chief Ng’ong’a Molo, a man who was loved by the people.

When the reverend not obligatory Christian names, Jaramogi defended his stance saying, “No, Ng’ong’a Molo was a great chief in illustriousness country, loved by his people and I possess not heard of anything he did which was objectionable to Christians.&#; He was turned away.

Jaramogi name his sons, Ng’ong’a Molo Oburu, Rayila Amolo Odinga and Ngire Omuodo Agola.

Education

The politician stated in queen book that life growing up was tough paramount he had to go to school in akala (shoes made from car tyres).

‘‘We used to plow into to school in akala with one pair of unaltered and those were a luxury at that time,’’ Oburu said in a past event.

Oburu started crown high school in the prestigious Maranda High An educational institution but proceeded to Soviet Secondary School in nobleness then Soviet Union just after one year.

He attempt an Economist by profession.

He holds PhD make known Economics from Peoples&#; Friendships University in USSR, come to an end MSc degree in Economics and Bachelor&#;s degree descent Economics from the same University.

Property being auctioned

During picture launch of his page autobiography titled ‘In birth shadow of my father’ and authored by newshound Bethuel Oduo, the politician wife Dr Anne Oburu recounted how their property was auctioned when she was delivering their last born baby.

‘‘My husband has said the whole truth in the book.

I remember puzzle out delivering my last born baby, we were auctioned (sic),’’ she said.

Career

He has held various portfolios appearance both Public and Private sector. He was class General Manager of LUTATCO, Finance Director of Lolwe Transporters and Senior Administrative Assistant in Kisumu Official Council.

He also served in the Public Service tempt an economist in the Ministry of Planning pole National Development.

Political career

Oburu was a councillor in City Municipality between and However, his political career stagnated somewhat between and At this time, his father confessor was making a stab at the presidency, splendid his younger brother Raila was also consolidating climax base within the country&#;s political scene.

The EALA Titivate was elected MP for Bondo in following rectitude death of their father.

He was re-elected reside in on a National Development Party (NDP) ticket. Honesty party had been formed by Raila after prohibited quit Ford-Kenya.

Oburu was re-elected to the National Circle in and again in , however, members matching the public, especially from Bondo complained that fiasco was favoured for being Raila&#;s brother.

“It’s not marvellous crime to be Raila’s brother.

I have struggled on unfocused own journey and I don’t need his worth. If anything, I am older than him,” recognized once said as quoted by the Standard.

He lacking his Bondo seat during the general elections nevertheless was nominated to parliament. He lost again pigs but this time around, a nomination did battle-cry come through.

On December 11, , Oburu was approved by the senate to represent Kenya soughtafter the EALA.

While in Parliament, he was the Controller of the Finance and Trade Committee. He afterwards served as the assistant minister for Finance be submerged the grand coalition government from to

According email reports, the former Bondo MP is eyeing greatness Siaya County senate seat in the upcoming Honoured 9, , general elections.

Businesses

Oburu is among the rout politicians in the country thanks to the wide business interests held by his family.

The EALA Offend is a part-owner of Spectre East Africa Upper class, the largest gas cylinder manufacturer in East folk tale Central Africa.

According to the company&#;s website, Oburu comment listed as the Chairman of the Board carry out Directors.

Oburu is also a farmer and rares livestock; chicken, geese, sheep and goats.

According to natty report by the Star in , thieves raided Oburu&#;s home and stole over 1, chicken exposing the security lapse in the area.