Embakasi East MP Babu Owino took his protest support from words to action, joining Gen Z-led demonstrators in the streets of Nairobi. His unexpected appearance drew loud chants and strengthened the political undertone of a movement demanding change.
Highlights
- Protesters erupted in “Babu!” chants as the MP joined demonstrations.
- Owino pledged legal and medical aid to affected protesters.
- He criticised Nairobi Governor Sakaja for allegedly sabotaging the protests.
- The MP urged demonstrators to remain resilient and united.
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On a charged Tuesday in Nairobi’s CBD, Babu Owino’s arrival at the June 25 protests flipped the energy. Youthful demonstrators, already deep into chants and placard-waving, broke into cheers as the Embakasi East legislator appeared in person—showing visible solidarity.
Days before the protest, Owino had promised more than moral support. He offered to cover hospital bills and legal fees for anyone injured or arrested, affirming on Spice FM that the youth had taken the lead in pushing Kenya toward a new chapter. “We must break to rebuild,” he said, referring to Kenya’s political landscape.
The MP didn’t mince words about Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of hiring goons to disrupt peaceful protesters. Through multiple social media posts, Owino questioned the governor’s leadership and warned against threats aimed at silencing the youth.
Owino praised the courage of the protest movement, especially remembering those killed during last year’s Finance Bill demonstrations. “Let the struggle be for a better tomorrow,” he wrote, as he encouraged continued peaceful resistance.
“Sometimes showing up is louder than shouting online — and Babu just did that.”
