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Babu Owino's party wants IEBC compelled to livestream election results from polling stations

Published on October 23, 2026

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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owinoโ€™s The Mwananchi Party (TMP) has opposed proposed changes to Kenyaโ€™s electoral laws that would remove the mandatory live-streaming of election results as they are announced at polling stations. In a statement issued on Friday, October 23, the party called on the Senate and the National Assembly Mediation Committee to reinstate the legal requirementโ€ฆ

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owinoโ€™s The Mwananchi Party (TMP) has opposed proposed changes to Kenyaโ€™s electoral laws that would remove the mandatory live-streaming of election results as they are announced at polling stations.

In a statement issued on Friday, October 23, the party called on the Senate and the National Assembly Mediation Committee to reinstate the legal requirement compelling the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to live-stream results from all polling stations.

The party was reacting to the National Assemblyโ€™s passage of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, on Thursday, October 22, arguing that the proposed changes would weaken transparency and public oversight ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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2026 KCSE: Babu Owino to hold online Mathematics revision for candidates ahead of exams

Published on October 23, 2026

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Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino will resume online KCSE Mathematics revision classes on October 25, 2026, at 7:30pm, covering Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino will resume online KCSE Mathematics revision classes on October 25, 2026, at 7:30pm, covering Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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Babu Owino reacts to reports of dropping out of Nairobi governor race after talks with Gachagua

Published on October 22, 2026

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Babu Owino denies fake posters claiming Rigathi Gachagua urged him to quit the Nairobi governor race for a Senate seat, reaffirming his 2027 bid against Sakaja.

Babu Owino denies fake posters claiming Rigathi Gachagua urged him to quit the Nairobi governor race for a Senate seat, reaffirming his 2027 bid against Sakaja.

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Babu Owino Addresses Claims of Dropping Out of Nairobi Governor Race

Published on October 22, 2026

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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has dismissed reports of dropping out of the Nairobi Gubernatorial race.

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has dismissed reports of dropping out of the Nairobi Gubernatorial race.

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Babu Owino responds to claims Gachagua wants him to drop Nairobi governor bid

Published on October 21, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 22 views

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua wants him to abandon his Nairobi gubernatorial ambitions and instead contest the Senate seat in the 2027 General Election. On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Babu responded to posters circulating online suggesting that Gachagua had advised him to withdraw from the […]

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua wants him to abandon his Nairobi gubernatorial ambitions and instead contest the Senate seat in the 2027 General Election. On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Babu responded to posters circulating online suggesting that Gachagua had advised him to withdraw from the […]

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Anne Waiguru explains why Babu Owino cannot defeat Sakaja in Nairobi gubernatorial race

Published on October 19, 2026

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Anne Waiguru doubts Babu Owino can win Nairobi governor in 2027, citing the cityโ€™s diverse voters and his reported political fallout with Senator Edwin Sifuna.

Anne Waiguru doubts Babu Owino can win Nairobi governor in 2027, citing the cityโ€™s diverse voters and his reported political fallout with Senator Edwin Sifuna.

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Babu Owino explains how William Ruto might defeat opposition in 2027 election

Published on October 19, 2026

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Babu Owino warns Sifuna, Gachagua, Kalonzo and Matiang'i that a divided opposition could hand William Ruto a second term in Kenya's 2027 election and urges unity.

Babu Owino warns Sifuna, Gachagua, Kalonzo and Matiang'i that a divided opposition could hand William Ruto a second term in Kenya's 2027 election and urges unity.

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Waiguru: I doubt Babu can beat Sakaja in Nairobi

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 29 views

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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has cast doubt on Embakasi East Member of Parliament ย Babu Owinoโ€™s prospects of defeating Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, arguing that the capitalโ€™s diverse electorate and the changing political attitudes of young voters make electoral outcomes difficult to predict. Waiguru said Nairobiโ€™s cosmopolitan population, comprising communities with different political interests and voting […]

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has cast doubt on Embakasi East Member of Parliament ย Babu Owinoโ€™s prospects of defeating Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, arguing that the capitalโ€™s diverse electorate and the changing political attitudes of young voters make electoral outcomes difficult to predict. Waiguru said Nairobiโ€™s cosmopolitan population, comprising communities with different political interests and voting […]

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