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

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

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has expressed scepticism over the chances of Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino winning the Nairobi governorship in 2027, citing the city's demographic complexity and a public dispute between Babu Owino and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

Waiguru made the remarks during a television interview on Sunday, October 18, 2026, raising questions about assumptions underpinning Babu Owino's gubernatorial ambitions against incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja.

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

Source: Tuko