Also known as: Embakasi East MP Babu Owino · Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino · The Embakasi legislator · Hon. Babu Owino · MP Babu Owino · Advocate Babu Owino · Embakasi Babu Owino · former Embakasi East MP Babu Owino
Embakasi East MP and Nairobi gubernatorial hopeful, co-principal in Linda Mwananchi opposition movement ahead of 2027 elections.
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Citizen Digital
… The clashes have triggered a war of words among political leaders, with Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma accusing Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino of contributing to the unrest. …
Njeri Maina urges foreign envoys to pressure Ruto over alleged political violenceCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino of mobilising goons from Nairobi to Homa Bay, alleging that some of the youths evaded interception by travelling with the governor. …
Murkomen warns ICC could prosecute Orengo over alleged use of goonsThe Standard
… Wasaga criticised remarks attributed to Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia, former Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, saying political affiliation should not determine who faces action over inflammatory statements. …
Wasaga calls for independent state bodies to curb political intoleranceCapital News
… He named former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Babu Owino, Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna among leaders he wants to see working together. …
‘You will see our true colours’: Nyoro fires Ruto warningThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSiaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have accused President William Ruto, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of being behind the violence that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday. …
Babu Owino, Orengo accuse Ruto, Wanga, Kaluma of orchestrating Homa Bay violenceCapital News
… Kaluma accused several political figures associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement, including Siaya Governor James Orengo and former Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, of having links with individuals he described as criminal elements. …
Kaluma defends remarks, says Homa Bay residents were provokedCitizen Digital
… Speaking on Tuesday while meeting a delegation of Ukambani leaders at Wamunyoro, Gachagua claimed President William Ruto was angered by intelligence that opposition leaders Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino were due to address a large gathering in Homa Bay. …
Gachagua warns of anarchy, alleges plot to delay 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… nchi will not be silenced,” the movement said, adding that the incidents had strengthened rather than weakened its resolve.The accusations come a day after Linda Mwananchi leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, lawyer Faith Odhiambo and former Embakasi East MP Babu Owino …
Linda Mwananchi demands probe into Homa Bay violence, names Wanga, KalumaCitizen Digital
… Linda Mwananchi, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya Governor James Orengo, have maintained stiff public engagements across the nation in a bid to woo Kenyans to vote out President William Ruto. …
MP Kaluma under scrutiny over 'deal with one-term supporters' remarksCitizen Digital
… meeting by closing roads.However, he said residents turned up in solidarity and opened the roads, allowing the rally to proceed.“I want to promise you that even if enemies try to bring propaganda between us, we are not leaving each other,” Sifuna said.He added that he, Babu Owino …
Sifuna says Linda Mwananchi will remain united despite sabotage attemptsThe Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political outfit has received threats of violence at their rallies scheduled for Nairobi this weekend. The brigade includes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political outfit has received threats of violence at their rallies scheduled for Nairobi this weekend. The brigade includes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, KMMP leader, announced her candidacy for Nairobi governor, pledging to restore order and dignity in the city. She joins a race that includes incumbent Johnson Sakaja, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, and said KMMP is part of the United Alternative Government opposition coalition.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to launch a new political party under Linda Mwananchi to challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino claimed the new party will be democratic with free and fair nominations, and criticized ODM for abandoning democratic ideals championed by former PM Raila Odinga.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru was disrupted when a teargas canister was lobbed into the crowd, prompting supporters to scatter; the leaders at the meeting endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency, amid tensions over rival candidacy claims within the movement.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Gubernatorial Hopeful Babu Owino has issued a stern warning to bloggers and political operatives accused of playing both sides of the political divide, telling them they cannot simultaneously champion the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement and support President William Ruto's administration. Speaking during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru on Sunday, Babu said the movement would not tolerate individuals he described as "traitors" who had infiltrated its ranks.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of a police uniforms tender, claiming the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit government individuals, and argued the country needs police reforms and better officer remuneration instead.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement held its first Meru County rally on Sunday, with Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders criticizing President William Ruto over a disputed police uniform tender and positioning the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused President Ruto's administration of misplaced priorities for allocating Sh2.5 billion to new police uniforms while students struggle to pay school fees and youth remain unemployed. President Ruto unveiled the new Kenya Police Service general-duty uniform on August 28, with the rollout expected to cover about 60,000 general-duty officers.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election during a return to Homa Bay County with Linda Mwananchi leaders. Orengo argued that the Luo community deserves the presidency and called on regional leaders, including Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang', to support his bid.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi schools have started receiving chapatis from a machine making 2,000 an hour, deployed as part of the Dishi na County school feeding programme after President Ruto's earlier pledge. Governor Sakaja said the machine, which can make 6,000 to 8,000 chapatis an hour, shows the county keeps its word, with more than 324,000 pupils set to benefit on a rotating schedule.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino dismissed reports of a political fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, reaffirming support for his Linda Mwananchi co-principal and urging opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. He characterized the rift reports as attempts to divide the opposition and weaken efforts to challenge President William Ruto.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended the security advisory that led Linda Mwananchi leaders to call off a rally in Homa Bay on August 16, stating that political leaders have a responsibility to heed warnings from security agencies when conditions threaten lives. Murkomen said county and regional security teams advised organisers at about 6pm to cancel the final rally due to darkness and reported incidents of violence, during which a police officer was killed and several people were injured.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
The United Opposition has committed to support a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, with leaders agreeing to execute a Personal Unity Pledge and Coalition Unity Agreement following a retreat in Nairobi.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' rejection of the name reservation for Linda Mwananchi Movement. The applicants say they applied on June 4, 2026, were initially turned down on grounds of "public interest," then had the reservation temporarily agreed to on August 4 before the Registrar reversed it three days later citing another entity's similar acronym.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, calling him a juvenile politician who overrates himself, after Babu vowed to prevent Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's re-election in 2027. Mbadi pledged to mobilize support for Kaluma's re-election and for President Ruto in the area.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen rejected concerns about a nationwide goon crisis, arguing instead that the real problem is intellectual deficiency among political leaders and that some politicians deliberately engineer local violence to claim a national emergency.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya to pressure President William Ruto's administration over what she alleges is state-sponsored political violence and intolerance of opposition activities. She called on embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France and China to intervene.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino of mobilising youths from Nairobi to Homa Bay, claiming security agencies intercepted some en route but alleging others entered the county after accompanying Orengo. Murkomen suggested the ICC could prosecute Orengo over the alleged use of goons, adding that such political disputes should not be subject to international intervention.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Advocate Peter Simba Wasaga has called for independent state institutions like the DCI and ODPP to enforce the law without regard to political alliances, arguing this would curb political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. He criticised remarks by political leaders from both government and opposition following clashes at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County, saying inflammatory statements are wrong regardless of political affiliation.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who left the UDA on August 16, began a political tour of his constituency on Wednesday, calling for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election and criticizing President Ruto's administration for poor governance and poverty. He urged opposition leaders including Gachagua, Babu Owino, Matiang'i, Kalonzo, and Sifuna to unite behind a single candidate by August 2027.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused President William Ruto, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of orchestrating violence that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday. Orengo claimed the national government was complicit, asserting that attacks of such scale could not have occurred without involvement or knowledge of security agencies.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has dismissed claims that his remarks fuelled violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16, saying residents were "provoked" and his remarks were taken out of context. Kaluma said he received a letter from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission and instructed his lawyers to respond, arguing some remarks were incorrectly transcribed or translated.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto's government of orchestrating violence in Homa Bay and claimed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the IEBC are part of a plan to create conditions for postponing the 2027 elections by two years and declaring a state of emergency.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is under scrutiny after declaring the phrase "one-term" prohibited in the county and warning of consequences for those using it. In an undated video, he also warned hotels against hosting one-term supporters and threatened to deploy youth groups to inspect establishments, saying he has funded fuel for their transport.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said the Linda Mwananchi political movement will remain united despite alleged efforts to disrupt meetings and sow discord, claiming that residents opened closed roads to allow a rally to proceed in Homa Bay.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →