Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is setting the record straight after weeks of political whispers that have been making rounds from Nairobi's political corridors to matatu stages across the country.
During a candid interview with Namlolwe FM, the fiery legislator tackles head-on the swirling rumors about his relationship with ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, speculation about him ditching the orange party, and claims he could take on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja in a political contest.
The young politician dismisses talk of bad blood between him and Sifuna as pure fiction, insisting their relationship remains solid despite what political gossips want Kenyans to believe. Babu emphasizes that disagreements within ODM are normal and healthy for any political party, comparing them to the kind of discussions families have around the dinner table before reaching consensus.
On rumors that he might be planning an exit from ODM, Babu makes it clear he's going nowhere. The MP, who has built his political brand as one of ODM's most vocal defenders, says his loyalty to Raila Odinga's party remains unshaken. This comes at a time when several politicians have been switching parties faster than Nairobi residents change matatu routes during traffic jams.
The interview also touches on his potential to challenge Governor Sakaja, with Babu projecting confidence about his political strength in Nairobi. He points to his track record in Embakasi East and his connection with young voters across the capital as evidence of his growing influence. For many Nairobians who remember his university activism days, Babu's political evolution from student leader to parliamentary heavyweight has been nothing short of remarkable.
The timing of these clarifications comes as ODM prepares for internal party elections and as political alliances shift ahead of 2027. Babu's statements aim to silence critics who have been questioning his commitment to the party that gave him his political breakthrough.
With young politicians like Babu Owino becoming increasingly vocal about their ambitions, the question remains: are we witnessing the emergence of a new generation ready to reshape Kenya's political landscape, or is this just another case of political posturing?