Babu Owino

Babu Owino

Kenya KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19896.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Babu Owino is a prominent Kenyan politician and Member of Parliament for Embakasi East. He is known for his outspoken views and has recently called for the Azimio Coalition to withdraw from its cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, arguing that the Speaker of the National Assembly has acted in contempt of court regarding parliamentary majority designations.

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Omondi plans to negotiate a broader opposition coalition alongside Babu Owino.

Caroli Omondi declares ODM 'dead', says Linda Mwananchi will become political party
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-28
5.0

Babu Owino also accused the prosecution of failing to provide evidence to support continued detention of the suspects.

Court frees eight suspects linked to Kisumu ACK church violence
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-27
7.0

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been sued for using a human rights defender’s photograph on Facebook without his consent.

Babu Owino sued over Facebook photo
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-16
4.0
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Michael Kojo

Babu Owino, the MP and Omondi’s attorney, announced that he had been with Omondi at the station.

Comedian Eric Omondi arrested by DCI
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-15
7.0
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Eric Omondi
Eric Omondi

Babu Owino is mentioned in the context of wanting to hire his own protection.

Why Orengo, Babu Owino want to hire own 'protection'
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-15
5.0
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Orengo

Babu Owino was recognized as the top-performing MP overall in the Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance rating.

Infotrak urges responsible use of leaders' performance survey
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
9.0

Babu Owino was ranked as the country's best-performing legislator with an 80 per cent approval rating.

Babu Owino, Kalasinga best performing MPs in latest Infotrak ranking
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-01
9.0

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino described the figures contained in the charge sheet as exaggerated.

'Mr Speaker Sir' freed on Sh100,000 bond in Sh41m Parliament damage case
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-29
6.0

Babu Owino is the Embakasi East MP who attended the court proceedings for the arrested protesters.

Over 90 Gen Z protesters charged with traffic offences
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-26
7.0

Babu Owino participated in talks with Fred Matiang'i regarding the presidential election.

Matiang'i holds talks with Sifuna team in unity bid
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-19
6.0

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino raised broader national concerns, criticizing the government over economic hardships and policy decisions affecting ordinary citizens.

Opposition leaders fault govt over school safety failures
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
5.0

Babu Owino accused Omollo of commanding a group of goons, saying it warranted his dismissal from the role.

PS Omollo warns of arrests, prosecution over political rally chaos
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-01
3.0

Babu Owino has called for the dismissal of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, whom he directly linked to violent incidents.

Babu aims at Oburu, PS Raymond Omollo
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-24
6.0

Babu Owino is a youthful legislator representing Embakasi East and is part of the dynamic duo supporting Edwin Sifuna.

'Sisi ndio Sifuna': Why the dynamic duo must find ways to sustain wave
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-23
8.0

Babu Owino is a youthful legislator from Embakasi East who supports Edwin Sifuna's efforts.

The dynamic duo: Why Sifuna-Babu must find ways to sustain wave
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-23
8.0

Babu Owino is a youthful legislator from Embakasi East who supports Edwin Sifuna's efforts.

Why Sifuna, Babu and team must find ways to sustain fresh narrative
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-23
8.0

Such leaders include the Linda Mwanchi faction of the ODM party led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

Mbadi: Stop inciting Nyanza residents against Ruto's re-election
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-22
5.0

MP Babu Owino was part of the team that included Sifuna's allies returning safely after the rally.

Sifuna alleges state leaked their flight details
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-22
5.0

Babu Owino declared in a fiery address during a charged rally in Kakamega, directly telling Siaya Governor Oburu Oginga to keep off Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) affairs.

'Leave ODM to us', Babu Owino dares Oburu as chaos erupt at Kakamega rally
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-21
8.0

Babu Owino told supporters that the government fears the movement’s message of change.

Linda Mwananchi brigade defies alleged attempts to block rallies
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-21
7.0

Babu Owino appealed to the crowd to stop the assault during the rally.

'No one can stop reggae': Sifuna vows rally will go on amid chaos
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-21
7.0
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Edwin Sifuna

Babu Owino is an Embakasi MP who participated in the voting for the Law Society of Kenya elections.

LSK decides: Lawyers head to the polls to elect new leaders (Photos)
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-19
7.0

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino echoed Kisia’s sentiments while raising alarm over the timing of the pact, just slightly more than a year to the next elections.

Sakaja on the spot as calls for resignation intensify
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-18
3.0

Babu Owino is another ally of Sifuna who terms the party's changes a political witch hunt.

Chaos in Kitengela as police lob teargas to disperse Sifuna-led ODM rally
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-15
5.0

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino dismissed the Mombasa meeting that led to Sifuna’s removal.

'Let ODM go,' Orengo to Ruto
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-12
6.0

Babu Owino is mentioned in the context of ODM holding a tense NEC.

Eyes on Sifuna, Osotsi and Babu Owino as ODM holds tense NEC
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-11
5.0
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Osotsi