Babu Owino reacts to Winnie Odinga's move to join Nairobi senatorial race: "Nimewaachia"

A section of Kenyans had raised concerns that the two politicians, both with roots in the Nyanza region, could split votes and weaken each other's prospects.

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has brushed off fears that Winnie Odinga's reported interest in the Nairobi Senatorial seat could undermine his own bid for the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election.

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Addressing the matter directly, Babu said he would not stand in the way of Winnie's political aspirations, citing his loyalty to her father, the late Raila Odinga.

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The MP also pushed back against the notion that having two prominent figures from the same region contest different seats in Nairobi is problematic.

Source: Tuko