About Atieno Odhiambo
Lived 1945 – 2009 (aged 63–64). Atieno Odhiambo was a Kenyan historian.
Eisha Stephen Atieno Odhiambo (1945 – 25 February 2009) ) was a Kenyan academic born in Muhoroni, known for his contributions to the understanding of dangers inherent in politics of knowledge and sociology of power. Dr Odhiambo was professor of history at Rice University in the United States, where he led in the study of cultures. He was educated at Makerere University in Uganda and the University of Nairobi in Kenya.
Odhiambo retired from Rice University due to illness and moved back with his wife to their home in Ndere, Siaya, Kenya, before his 2009 death at the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Atieno Odhiambo's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Atieno Odhiambo?
Kenyan historian
When was Atieno Odhiambo born?
Atieno Odhiambo was born in 1945 in Muhoroni.
When did Atieno Odhiambo die?
Atieno Odhiambo died on 25 February 2009 in Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu.
What was Atieno Odhiambo's occupation?
Atieno Odhiambo was a historian.
What nationality was Atieno Odhiambo?
Atieno Odhiambo was Kenyan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eisha Stephen Atieno Odhiambo
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Atieno Odhiambo. https://biography.guide/atieno-odhiambo/
MLA: "Atieno Odhiambo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/atieno-odhiambo/.
Chicago: "Atieno Odhiambo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/atieno-odhiambo/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC