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Babu Owino

Also known as: Embakasi East MP · Owino · Embakasi East MP Babu Owino · Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino

Embakasi East MP and member of the Linda Mwananchi opposition faction campaigning ahead of the 2027 election.

Politics

Running battles erupt in Kisumu during Linda Mwananchi rally

The News

Tension gripped Kisumu on Sunday after the Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by James Orengo, Babu Owino, Edwin Sifuna, and Raphael Tuju, encountered running battles with police and barricading youths during a procession toward Kowuor Grounds. Anti-riot police fired teargas to clear roads blocked with burning tyres, but the leaders pushed forward, attracting crowds that brought traffic to a near standstill on Jomo Kenyatta Highway.

Why it matters

Running battles in Kisumu during Linda Mwananchi rally illustrate rising political tension and potential for violence ahead of 2027 elections.

27 April 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 26 April

  1. Running battles erupt in Kisumu during Linda Mwananchi rally

    Tension gripped Kisumu on Sunday after the Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by James Orengo, Babu Owino, Edwin Sifuna, and Raphael Tuju, encountered running battles with police and barricading youths during a procession toward Kowuor Grounds. Anti-riot police fired teargas to clear roads blocked with burning tyres, but the leaders pushed forward, attracting crowds that brought traffic to a near standstill on Jomo Kenyatta Highway.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Three political groupings compete ahead of 2027 election

    As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. ODM Linda Mwananchi faction challenges party leadership over government deal

    The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM held a rally in Kisumu where leaders including Governor James Orengo and Senator Edwin Sifuna attacked the broad-based government arrangement with President Ruto's administration, accused party officials of "selling out," and vowed to push for a one-term presidency for Ruto in 2027.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Orengo warns against violence ahead of Kisumu opposition rally

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned individuals he accused of plotting violence that efforts to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi movement would not succeed, as the opposition group prepares for a rally at KaOwuor Grounds in Kisumu featuring Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

  3. Opposition leaders visit Raila Odinga gravesite in Bondo

    James Orengo, Edwin Sifuna, and Babu Owino visited the gravesite of Raila Odinga at Kango Jaramogi in Bondo on Saturday after holding a political rally in Vihiga County, laying a wreath and paying tribute to the former Prime Minister as part of their mobilisation tour across the western region.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

  4. Linda Mwananchi faction tours Kisumu amid ODM tensions

    The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, Governor James Orengo, and MP Babu Owino, held public political engagements in Kisumu on April 26, following a similar tour in Vihiga County. The visit occurred amid tensions, with Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi cautioning the team against disrespecting ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and dragging the Lake region back into opposition.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Opposition leaders accuse local politicians of sponsoring violence

    Opposition leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have accused local politicians of sponsoring violence and mobilising youth to disrupt political activities, while insisting their Kisumu rally was peaceful and focused on national issues.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. Linda Mwananchi faction holds political rally in Vihiga

    The Linda Mwananchi faction held a political rally in Vihiga.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Linda Mwananchi faction rallies in Vihiga and Kisumu this weekend

    The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Senators Edwin Sifuna and Godfrey Osotsi, Governor James Orengo, and MP Babu Owino, will hold rallies in Vihiga on Saturday and Kisumu on Sunday. The activities have drawn criticism from some ODM members, with MP Samuel Atandi accusing the faction of disrespecting party leader Oburu Oginga.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Linda Mwananchi leaders rally in Vihiga supporting Osotsi's gubernatorial bid

    Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement held a rally in Vihiga County on Saturday in support of Senator Godfrey Osotsi's bid for governor, vowing not to be intimidated despite a recent attack on Osotsi in Kisumu. Osotsi and allied leaders, including Edwin Sifuna, condemned the assault and called for improved security.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

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