Also known as: Embakasi East MP Babu Owino · Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino · The Embakasi legislator · Hon. Babu Owino · MP Babu Owino
Embakasi East MP and ODM figure who defends protesters and criticizes government spending and police conduct.
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I have spent Ksh.70 million on DJ Evolve - Babu Owino By Fridah Naliaka May 04, 2026 09:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Citizen TV’s JKLive show on January 14, 2026. …
I have spent Ksh.70 million on DJ Evolve - Babu OwinoThe Standard
… Babu Owino has been increasingly visible, including in media appearances where he signals ambition to replace Johnson Sakaja as Nairobi governor. …
Why our most articulate leaders still struggle to explain what they would doCitizen Digital
… This comes as the Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Governor Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino have accused ODM of being coerced by President William Ruto’s government. …
ODM leaders vow to protect party as three-day retreat kicks offCapital News
… The brigade, led by James Orengo, Babu Owino, Edwin Sifuna, and Raphael Tuju, had earlier attended a church service in Nyalenda before launching a charged procession toward Kowuor Grounds in Kisumu East. …
Running Battles Erupt in Kisumu as Linda Mwananchi Rally Sparks UnrestThe Standard
… The Sifuna team, comprising James Orengo, Babu Owino, and Winnie Odinga, has three objectives: to rescue ODM from Ruto, avoid Gachagua, and grab the presidency. …
The three way presidential competitionCitizen Digital
… The leaders, alongside other speakers including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, urged youths to reject political intimidation, condemn violence and demand development and accountability, arguing that many young people remain jobless despite education and skills.
Linda Mwananchi faction slams ODM ‘sell-outs’, says party is being run from State HouseCapital News
… His statement also appeared aimed at rallying supporters ahead of a planned political meeting at KaOwuor Grounds, where Linda Mwananchi leaders who include Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino are expected to address residents and outline their agenda. …
Orengo Warns Against Violence Ahead of Kisumu Rally, Declares Linda Mwananchi ‘Unstoppable’Capital News
… The delegation was led by James Orengo, alongside Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, as part of their ongoing mobilisation tour across the western region. …
Orengo, Sifuna, Babu Owino Visit Raila Odinga Gravesite After Vihiga RallyCitizen Digital
… The brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino and other political top shots will meet their supporters in KaOwuor grounds after attending a service in Nyaori-Nyalenda. …
Linda Mwananchi brigade takes 'meet the people tour' to KisumuThe Standard
… Speaking during a church service in Nyalenda, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino issued a stern warning to leaders in the area, accusing them of mobilising youth to disrupt political activities.“The area MP, you have been bribed to organise goons to kill your own people. …
Opposition leaders allege state-backed violence ahead of Kisumu rallyComedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to obstructing traffic during fuel price protests in May by offloading empty plastic jerricans on Kimathi Street in Nairobi.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to obstructing traffic during fuel price protests in May by offloading empty plastic jerricans on Kimathi Street in Nairobi.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi pleaded not guilty to obstructing motor vehicle operation on a public road and was granted a personal bond of Ksh.100,000. He was accused of offloading 120 plastic jerricans from a vehicle on Kimathi Street in Nairobi on May 18, 2026, though his lawyers argued the containers were intended for water distribution to residents.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday while preparing to board a flight to Kisumu. Omondi's arrest is linked to ongoing probes into recent demonstrations against increased fuel prices, but Babu Owino has dismissed the allegations as lacking evidence and intended to intimidate the activist, vowing a legal battle in court on Monday.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on June 5, 2026, in connection with investigations into offences allegedly committed during recent protests over fuel price hikes in Nairobi. The DCI said he is recording a statement at the Nairobi Regional Area Police Headquarters ahead of his arraignment in court.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leaders including Godfrey Osotsi, Edwin Sifuna, and Babu Owino have criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for public spending they describe as wasteful, citing State House expenditure of KSh18 billion annually, and are urging MPs across the political divide to vote against the proposed 2026 Finance Bill.
31 May 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders have accused the government of neglecting education infrastructure and failing to protect learners, citing the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy in Gilgil as an example of systemic failure marked by overcrowding and poor emergency preparedness.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan protester who became a viral icon during the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests inside Parliament has resurfaced after nearly two years in hiding, ending speculation about his whereabouts.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kibera Law Courts released 220 suspects arrested during fuel price protests on a cash bail of Sh5,000 each. The suspects, arraigned on Tuesday, face charges of obstructing traffic after allegedly barricading Moi Avenue in Nairobi on May 18 during demonstrations over rising fuel costs and high cost of living.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday fuel price hike protests in Nairobi were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on charges of obstructing traffic by barricading Moi Avenue in the CBD. The accused, including some minors, were released on a cash bail of Ksh.5,000 and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 100 suspects arrested during fuel price protests were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic on Moi Avenue in Nairobi's CBD during May 18 demonstrations against rising fuel and living costs.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's political future is uncertain ahead of the 2027 general election, with his reelection prospects challenged by public discontent over the cost of living, food prices, taxes, debt, and unemployment, despite government confidence in his prospects.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Capital News opinion piece warns that while President Ruto's 24 per cent support in a TIFA Research poll is lower than the combined opposition support, a fragmented opposition field means the incumbent remains the single most preferred candidate and could still win unless opposition leaders unite behind one candidate.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
EALA MP Winnie Odinga has criticised politicians in government for a "tone-deaf" approach and warned leaders to stop using threats and intimidation when engaging with citizens, singling out South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro after he received a hostile reception at a funeral service.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA Research opinion poll shows President William Ruto leading 2026 presidential preference with 24%, ahead of Kalonzo Musyoka at 19%, while former Deputy President Gachagua and Senator Sifuna are tied at 18%, reflecting a tightly contested field ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has claimed that President William Ruto is plotting to dismantle the ODM from within to prevent the party from appearing on the 2027 ballot, and alleged that senior ODM figures critical of the broad-based government are being systematically pushed out of the party.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo have alleged that the government and hired goons are intimidating and harassing supporters and mobilisers of the ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu since the group held a rally there two weeks ago.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Linda Mwananchi leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, have threatened to institute private prosecution against Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations John Onyango, accusing them of harassment and framing their supporters with trumped-up charges.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo alleged that Inspector General Douglas Kanja is working under Interior PS Raymond Omollo's orders, claiming the Executive is controlling the security organs in breach of the NPS's constitutional independence. Orengo urged the IG to resist such interference and prevent the police from being used to settle political scores.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary General, did not attend the party's Mombasa meeting on Monday, claiming goons had been deployed to attack him and citing a pattern of hired youth groups causing havoc at meetings when dissenting members attend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi political faction has raised concerns over President William Ruto's visit to Tanzania, arguing it lacks reciprocal benefit to Kenyans and that addressing the Tanzanian parliament risks endorsing a regime flagged for democratic integrity issues during its 2025 elections.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who was acquitted in August 2023 of charges related to shooting DJ Evolve in January 2020, says he has spent Ksh.70 million on the DJ and is defending his actions through the concept of restorative justice rather than retributive justice.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that several articulate Kenyan political voices—including Kasmuel McOure, Edwin Sifuna, and Babu Owino—effectively criticize current governance and the Ruto administration but fail to offer clear, specific plans for what they would do differently if given the chance.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement held a three-day retreat in Mombasa, with party leadership urging supporters to remain committed and unified. Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga said the retreat aims to solidify support bases and uphold unity within the faction.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →