Babu Owino is Kenya's best performing MP - Infotrak survey By Ian Omondi July 01, 2026 01:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino receives his certificate of recognition from Infotrak …
… The latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as the country's best-performing legislator with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. …
… The accused, who was arrested last week within the court premises shortly after being released on bail by Magistrate Nyangena in another matter, was represented by lawyer and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. …
… Among those appearing for the defence was Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who described the figures contained in the charge sheet as exaggerated."The figures in the charge sheet are exaggerated, and the court should not be swayed in granting bail," Owino submitted. …
… The county says the largest clean-up operations have been carried out in Kasarani, Embakasi East and Embakasi South, where hundreds of truckloads of accumulated waste were removed from long-standing dumping sites. …
… Embakasi East MP Babu Owino called on Kenyans not to accept handouts to re-elect Ruto but instead take the money and vote out the repressive regime. …
… Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, raised broader national concerns, criticizing the government over economic hardships and policy decisions affecting ordinary citizens.“You have decided to bring Ebola in Kenya when Kenyans have no jobs,” he said, linking public anxiety over proposed n …
… In a new video shared by Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, the man - identified as Ezekiel Kyama - narrated how the protests were a turning point for many young Kenyans who were affected. …
… Subscribe to our newsletterPiles of used clothing highlight Kenya’s rising textile waste amid limited recycling and reuse systems. [iStock] It is a mildly hot Saturday morning when Enterprise visited Baraka Estate in Tassia, Embakasi East subcounty in Nairobi, during a waste-coll …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two AFP journalists were assaulted by armed goons in Homa Bay town ahead of a Linda Mwananchi rally, with their press cards, cameras and other belongings taken. Tensions in the region have caused business closures and road blockages, with armed groups paralyzing transport and forcing churches to shut.
Residents of Nyayo Estate in Embakasi protested on Friday what they claim is the grabbing and subdivision of public utility land reserved for schools, playgrounds and community facilities. The residents allege several parcels designated for public use have been illegally taken over for private development and commercial construction.
The Linda Mwananchi movement claims some Nyanza leaders are planning to deploy goons to disrupt its Homa Bay rally scheduled for Sunday, with alleged tactics including blocking airport areas, bridges, and the movement's accommodation. The movement says it has shared audio recordings of the alleged plans with police and is calling on the Inspector General to ensure the rally remains peaceful.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino declared his intention to contest for the presidential seat in 2032, saying he would serve only one term as Nairobi governor if elected in 2027. He expressed confidence he would win the gubernatorial race, stating five years would be enough to transform the capital and build public support for a presidential run.
Two Technical University of Mombasa students died in a head-on collision between a university bus and a salon car on the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway at around 12:30pm on Friday. Amateur footage shows students dangerously seated on top of the moving bus and hanging from windows moments before the crash; 32 others were injured.
Residents of Runda Estate in Nairobi gathered to protest what they claim is a grabbed public parcel of land and oppose plans for a multi-storey building on the site, saying it would violate building height restrictions, damage drainage systems, and disrupt the ecosystem.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party to join Linda Mwananchi, a young political faction advocating for change anchored in integrity and constitutionalism. Njoroge, appointed to Jubilee's National Executive Council in May 2023, said her conviction grew stronger after joining the movement in February.
Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a dedicated youth advocate and community organiser.
Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and community mobilisation.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been sued by human rights defender Michael Kojo for publishing his photograph on Facebook without consent to mobilize supporters for a political meeting.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed confidence that the DCP party will become a dominant force in Nairobi politics, claiming it will secure a majority of the 17 parliamentary seats and 62 of 85 County Assembly seats in the 2027 election, while predicting ODM will lose all parliamentary representation in the city.