Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo on Tuesday, October 1, launched her book titled ‘Rig or Be Rigged.’
In a statement on social media platform X, the MP noted that the book is dedicated to her parents, particularly her mother, Damaris Auma Odhiambo.
In her speech during the launch, Millie highlighted how her mother’s resilience and values shaped her understanding of leadership and social justice.
“I dedicate this book to the memory of my mother Damaris Auma Odhiambo, an exceptional leader “who had no title” and to the memory of my father, Harrison Odhiambo Opiyo, from whom I must have picked the political bug,” Millie wrote on X.
Rig or be Rigged delves into the complexities of Kenyan politics, addressing issues such as electoral integrity, governance, and the role of women in leadership.
Millie shares her experiences as a woman navigating a traditionally male-dominated political arena.
The book launch was attended by a host of leaders among them Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi and his Environment counterpart Aden Duale.
Others who graced the event are MP Babu Owino, Senator Otieno Kajwang, former Wajir Women Rep Fatuma Gedi, Senator Edwin Sifuna, Kisumu Women Rep Ruth Busia Odinga, and CAS Rachel Shebesh.
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, former MP Cyrus Jirongo, Homa Bay Women Rep Joyce ‘Bensouda’ Atieno, Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda, and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru were also present.
Millie Odhiambo’s political journey began when she was first nominated as a Member of Parliament in 2007 by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
She would later be elected in the 2013 Kenyan general election as Mbita MP.
Millie retained the seat in 2017 and 2022 on the ODM ticket as the people’s representative in the National Assembly in what is currently Suba North constituency.
