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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is making it clear—he’s gunning for the Nairobi Governor seat in 2027 whether or not he has the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party’s nod. Unapologetically bold and riding on a growing wave of anti-incumbency sentiment, Owino said he was more than ready to challenge Governor Johnson Sakaja, whom he accuses of failing Nairobi residents through “sloppy leadership and administrative negligence.”
Owino’s tone is neither speculative nor hesitant. It’s final: “ODM may not back me, but I’m still running,” he told the press, acknowledging that his outspokenness on national issues and opposition to the so-called broad-based government may cost him the party’s endorsement.
Though Owino affirmed his unshakeable loyalty to ODM leader Raila Odinga, he hinted at contesting as an independent should the party rally behind Sakaja again. “My love for Baba is unconditional. But if the house won’t let me serve, I’ll build my own,” he stated, using a family analogy to describe his respect for Raila despite internal party politics.
He emphasized that his candidacy is not about emotion or rebellion—it’s rooted in competence and results. Referencing his leadership as a student leader in SONU and his two-term tenure as MP, Owino said, “My record speaks for itself. Nairobi needs performance, not press conferences and PR stunts.”
Owino took direct aim at Governor Sakaja, accusing him of running Nairobi into dysfunction. Among the issues he raised were:
-Inadequate drainage systems that leave the city flooded during every rainstorm.
-Persistent revenue shortfalls allegedly due to mismanagement and inaction on policy reforms.
-Lawlessness during protests, with Nairobi portrayed as a city in disarray under Sakaja’s watch.
He further slammed Sakaja’s administration for ignoring oversight reports and failing to act on vital findings, including those from the ad hoc committee investigating revenue collection failures.
Interestingly, some Kenyans have started calling on Owino to skip the governorship and run for the presidency. While flattered by the suggestion, Owino remains focused on Nairobi for now, stating he wants to “fix the capital” first before considering any national ambition. Still, he left the door open: “One step at a time, but nothing is off the table.”
Owino’s declaration is not just a media stunt. It’s a strategic positioning—one that sends a strong message to both the ODM party and Nairobi’s political class. He’s laying the groundwork early, building momentum around a reformist narrative that resonates with Nairobi’s frustrated population.
If the current discontent with Sakaja grows deeper, Owino could emerge as a formidable challenger, even without traditional party machinery behind him.
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