Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced a strategic change to his political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying he will reduce his presence at some Linda Mwananchi rallies to concentrate on building the movement’s support in Nairobi.
The lawmaker said the capital’s size and large electorate require sustained mobilisation, while also signalling that his Nairobi campaign could advance his own ambition to become the next governor of the county.
Highlights
- Babu Owino plans to attend fewer Linda Mwananchi rallies.
- He will focus on mobilising support for the movement across Nairobi.
- He is backing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency.
- Babu has expressed interest in becoming Nairobi governor.
- He cited development projects in Embakasi East as part of his political record.
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Babu Turns Attention to Nairobi
Babu Owino says he will spend more time organising and campaigning in Nairobi as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election.
Speaking to journalists in Nairobi, the Embakasi East MP explained that he would still participate in some Linda Mwananchi rallies but would be unable to attend every event.
According to Babu, the decision is largely driven by the amount of work needed to establish a strong political network across Nairobi.
He noted that the capital has 85 wards and a sizeable registered voter population, making it an important battleground for any political movement seeking national influence.
Campaigning for Linda Mwananchi
Babu said his immediate priority would be strengthening Linda Mwananchi’s presence in Nairobi.
Part of that effort, he explained, would involve campaigning for the movement’s presidential candidate, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
The MP maintained that reducing his attendance at rallies should not be interpreted as walking away from Linda Mwananchi.
Instead, he described the move as a change in strategy that would allow him to concentrate on Nairobi, which he views as crucial to the movement’s electoral ambitions.
Governor Ambitions Come Into Focus
Babu’s Nairobi mobilisation plans also come as he positions himself for the county’s 2027 gubernatorial contest.
The Embakasi East legislator said he is prepared to approach Nairobi residents and ask them to give him an opportunity to lead the county.
He argued that his experience serving Embakasi East provides residents with a basis for assessing whether he can deliver at a larger county level.
Pointing to His Embakasi East Record
Babu defended his track record by highlighting projects undertaken in Embakasi East, including road construction and tarmacking works.
He challenged Nairobi residents who remain unsure about his leadership record to visit the constituency and see the developments for themselves.
The MP argued that the constituency’s large population and the responsibilities that come with representing it have given him an opportunity to demonstrate his approach to service delivery.
He maintained that residents of Embakasi East already have first-hand knowledge of his performance and can therefore help other Nairobi voters judge his suitability for the governor’s office.
Nairobi Becomes Key Political Battleground
With 2027 approaching, Babu’s decision places Nairobi at the centre of his political strategy.
His mobilisation efforts could simultaneously strengthen Linda Mwananchi’s campaign while giving him a platform to sell his own gubernatorial bid to voters across the county.
The coming months are therefore likely to provide a clearer picture of how Babu plans to balance his role within the movement with his ambitions for Nairobi’s top county seat.
As 2027 draws closer, Nairobi’s vast electorate could prove decisive and Babu Owino is making it clear that he intends to be at the heart of the contest.
