Tag: #Babu Owino
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Tina Ogal Joins ODM, Declares Bid for Embakasi East Parliamentary Seat
Veteran journalist Tina Ogal has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election and declared her interest in the Embakasi East parliamentary seat. Her entry sets the stage for a potential contest with the incumbent MP, Babu Owino. Ogal was unveiled during a party event held on April 28 and…
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Linda Mwananchi Leaders Vow Self-Protection, to Stage Rally in Kisumu After Attack on Osotsi
Leaders allied to the “Linda Mwananchi” movement, led by Edwin Sifuna, have vowed to organize their own protection against what they claim are state-sponsored goons targeting opposition figures. Speaking on Thursday after visiting a recuperating Godfrey Osotsi in hospital, the delegation raised alarm over what they described as a worrying surge in insecurity across the…
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Linda Mwananchi to Hold Parallel NDC
A faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), branded “Linda Mwananchi” and led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, has announced plans to hold a parallel National Delegates Conference (NDC) in Nairobi, escalating internal tensions within the party. The group says the “People’s NDC” will provide an alternative platform for grassroots members who feel sidelined…
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Court Halts Demolition of Gikomba, Babu Owino Speaks
Governorship candidate Babu Owino has announced that a court has halted the planned demolition of Gikomba Market following legal action filed by his team. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Owino said his lawyers moved to court to challenge the proposed demolition, arguing that it would adversely affect thousands of traders who rely on the…
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Babu Reveals he is Equal to Sifuna
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino on Sunday addressed speculation about his political relationship with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during an interview on Citizen Sunday Live, hosted by Jeff Koinange. Speaking candidly on the popular Citizen TV program, Owino dismissed claims of rivalry between the two youthful leaders, framing their relationship as complementary rather…
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Babu Owino Says ODM Should be Handed Over to Him as Internal Storm Intensifies
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has declared that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing internal turbulence and urgently needs a National Delegates Convention (NDC) to restore stability and chart a clear leadership path. Speaking candidly, Owino said the party is experiencing a “storm” that cannot be ignored, insisting that only an NDC…
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Robert Alai Denies Gun Threat Claims, Challenges Babu Owino to Produce Evidence
Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly Robert Alai has broken his silence over a dramatic confrontation involving Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, offering a sharply different account that disputes claims of intimidation, assault, and firearm use. Speaking publicly for the first time since the incident, Alai dismissed allegations that he threatened or attacked the MP, insisting…