In a January 2008 BBC interview, Odinga asserted that he was the first cousin of U.S. president Barack Obama through Obama’s father. However, Barack Obama’s paternal uncle denied any direct relation to Odinga, stating “Odinga’s mother came from this area, so it is normal for us to talk about cousins. But he is not a blood relative.” Obama’s father came from the same Luo community as Odinga.
It is true that he is Prime Minister, only the second in Kenyan history, and it was brokered by Kofi Anan, for power sharing purposes 2 months after the elections.
IIRC they are second/third cousins...
see #105