EALA MP Winnie Odinga appears to be turning a style corner, and Kenyans have taken notice.
A photo of her alongside Nairobi aspirant Dennis Waweru, shared on X on September 23, 2026, set off a lively conversation online after a popular user pointed out how much her fashion sense has evolved.
The image, taken in what appeared to be a professional setting, showed the two politicians shaking hands but it was Winnie’s appearance, not the meeting itself, that drew most of the attention.
X user @NytoP2PMwangi, who goes by the handle The Oligarch, shared the photo with a caption that quickly gained traction.
“It looks like Winnie Odinga has started embracing her femininity. She no longer dresses like a tomboy if you’ve been paying attention. One of these days she’ll step out in a mini skirt and You people will not beliiiieve!” he wrote.
Winnie Odinga’s style shift
Winnie, the daughter of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has long been associated with a bold, gender-neutral wardrobe.
For years, her preference for androgynous cuts and relaxed fits became something of a signature look.
That image, it seems, is quietly giving way to something new. Fans and followers who have been paying close attention say the shift has been gradual but unmistakable, with the EALA MP increasingly spotted in more traditionally feminine pieces.
The Waweru meeting photo appeared to be the moment the conversation spilled into the open.
Kenyans react to Winnie’s new look
The post drew a range of responses, from protective to philosophical:
@MandelaBrianO said:
“Paying too much attention to the Princess is an act that goes against the laws of the land. Stay guided.”
@Lizo said:
“Whatever she wears, she still looks so good. I actually love both sides of her fashion.”
@ArchOtieno said:
“Gracefully surrendering things of the youth.”
@Kelly said:
“I think she is trying something new, works well for her.”
The reactions capture the mix of admiration, humour and protectiveness that tends to follow Winnie whenever she makes headlines, regardless of the topic.
What does Winnie think of marriage?
The former late prime minister’s daughter recently noted that she still believes in marriage and that she hopes to find a better partner.
She admitted she does not believe in the traditional roles that limit of women and maintained that she was open to being married if she found her person.
