Japheth Muroko

Japheth Muroko is a prominent Kenyan activist and businessman, best known for coining the slogan 'Baba while you were away' in 2014, which criticized the Jubilee government during Raila Odinga's return from the US. A dedicated supporter of Raila Odinga and a resident of Lang'ata, Muroko has recently announced his candidacy for the Langata parliamentary seat on an ODM ticket, driven by his commitment to serve the community where he has invested significantly. He is also a miraa farmer advocating for the empowerment of fellow farmers affected by market losses.