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Alai claims Winnie Odingaโ€™s Nairobi Senate bid is Sifunaโ€™s move to counter Babu Owino

Published on October 15, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mustafa Juma👁 30 views

Edwin SifunaBabu Owino

Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has claimed that Winnie Odingaโ€™s decision to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat is linked to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s political strategy to counter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Alai made the remarks following Winnieโ€™s announcement at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, during the first anniversary […]

Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has claimed that Winnie Odingaโ€™s decision to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat is linked to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s political strategy to counter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Alai made the remarks following Winnieโ€™s announcement at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, during the first anniversary […]

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Kennedy Ngโ€™ondi: Nairobi assembly speaker emerges as name to watch in 2027 City Hall race

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 25 views

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Nairobi Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngโ€™ondi emerges as a name to watch in the 2027 Nairobi governor race as Babu Owino and Johnson Sakaja position themselves.

Nairobi Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngโ€™ondi emerges as a name to watch in the 2027 Nairobi governor race as Babu Owino and Johnson Sakaja position themselves.

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Have stars aligned for Sifunaโ€™s presidential dream? Babu Owino invokes Museveni, Obama examples

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 40 views

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s bid for the presidency in 2027, citing the age at which several world leaders rose to power as he urged his ally to believe he can lead the country. Speaking during Sifunaโ€™s political event in Nairobi, Owino listed leaders including Fidel Castro, Ugandaโ€™s Yoweri […]

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s bid for the presidency in 2027, citing the age at which several world leaders rose to power as he urged his ally to believe he can lead the country. Speaking during Sifunaโ€™s political event in Nairobi, Owino listed leaders including Fidel Castro, Ugandaโ€™s Yoweri […]

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Onyonka: Babu Owinoโ€™s success will be key to Sifunaโ€™s 2027 presidential bid

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 32 views

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Kisii senator Richard Onyonka has linked Embakasi East MP Babu Owinoโ€™s political fortunes to the success of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s 2027 presidential bid, describing the lawmaker as an important figure in the emerging political formation. Onyonka made the remarks on October 4, 2026, during the unveiling of The Equitable Party (TEP) as Sifunaโ€™s political […]

Kisii senator Richard Onyonka has linked Embakasi East MP Babu Owinoโ€™s political fortunes to the success of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s 2027 presidential bid, describing the lawmaker as an important figure in the emerging political formation. Onyonka made the remarks on October 4, 2026, during the unveiling of The Equitable Party (TEP) as Sifunaโ€™s political […]

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Babu Owino argues avoidable mistakes cost Raila 2022 presidential dream

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 35 views

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has argued that avoidable mistakes within Raila Odingaโ€™s presidential campaign contributed to his defeat in the 2022 General Election. Babu made the remarks during the Equitable Party (TEP) launch in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He said lessons from the 2022 campaign should guide opposition leaders as they prepare […]

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has argued that avoidable mistakes within Raila Odingaโ€™s presidential campaign contributed to his defeat in the 2022 General Election. Babu made the remarks during the Equitable Party (TEP) launch in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He said lessons from the 2022 campaign should guide opposition leaders as they prepare […]

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List of Linda Mwananchiโ€™s leaders present at Sifunaโ€™s party launch

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 42 views

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Principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement converged in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as Senator Edwin Sifuna unveiled his 2027 political vehicle, The Equitable Party. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya were among the leaders who arrived at a Nairobi hotel, where dozens of allies […]

Principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement converged in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as Senator Edwin Sifuna unveiled his 2027 political vehicle, The Equitable Party. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya were among the leaders who arrived at a Nairobi hotel, where dozens of allies […]

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Babu Owino proposes electric trains to address Nairobi traffic nightmare

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 46 views

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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has proposed introducing electric trains as part of a plan to tackle Nairobiโ€™s persistent traffic congestion, saying the hours spent on the roads hurt productivity and the wider economy. Speaking on September 28, 2026, Owino said time is a key factor of production and that delays caused by […]

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has proposed introducing electric trains as part of a plan to tackle Nairobiโ€™s persistent traffic congestion, saying the hours spent on the roads hurt productivity and the wider economy. Speaking on September 28, 2026, Owino said time is a key factor of production and that delays caused by […]

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'My record as MP proves I can run Nairobi,' Babu Owino defends bid to unseat Governor Sakaja

Published on September 28, 2026

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Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has sought to justify his bid for the Nairobi governorship by pointing to his record in Parliament, arguing that his performance in managing the constituency demonstrates that he can effectively run the capital. Owino, who is seeking to become Nairobi Governor in the 2027 General Election under The Mwananchi Party (TMP) within the larger Lindaโ€ฆ

Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has sought to justify his bid for the Nairobi governorship by pointing to his record in Parliament, arguing that his performance in managing the constituency demonstrates that he can effectively run the capital.

Owino, who is seeking to become Nairobi Governor in the 2027 General Election under The Mwananchi Party (TMP) within the larger Linda Mwananchi formation, said managing a constituency and running a county both require effective leadership and service delivery.

โ€œSo long as you can be given the responsibility of managing a constituency and you do it well, then itโ€™s only fair that you can manage a county also fairly well,โ€ Owino said in a video interview posted on his social media platforms on Monday.

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Babu Owino hints at Tony Gachoka as potential running mate

Published on September 27, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 30 views

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Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has expressed the possibility of having political analyst Tony Gachoka as his running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the outspoken gubernatorial hopeful had kind words for Gachoka, describing him as a brilliant and rational […]

Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has expressed the possibility of having political analyst Tony Gachoka as his running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the outspoken gubernatorial hopeful had kind words for Gachoka, describing him as a brilliant and rational […]

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