Biography
Babu Owino
Embakasi East MP since 2017. Nairobi governor aspirant.
Babu Owino is the MP for Embakasi East and a former University of Nairobi student leader. Known for fiery speeches, Babu is running for Governor of Nairobi in 2027. Born on 10 October 1989 in Kisumu. Age 36.
- Full name
- Paul Ongili Owino
- Born
- 10 October 1989, Kisumu
- Party
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
Education
- Kisumu Boys High SchoolSecondary school (2003 to 2006)
- University of NairobiBSc Actuarial Science (first class) and MSc Actuarial Science; later a law degree
Career
- 2011Chairman of the Students Organisation of Nairobi University (SONU)
- 2017Elected MP for Embakasi East (ODM)
- 2020Charged with attempted murder after shooting a DJ in a Nairobi club; the matter was settled with the victim in 2021
- 2022Re-elected for Embakasi East
- May 2025Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court
- 2027 raceNairobi governor aspirant
Where Owino stands
Mostly words so far: free education at every level, a no vote on the 2024 Finance Bill and a youth-focused, anti-establishment style. Placements rest on his stated positions, not on delivery in office.
- Land, wealth and taxes: Leans strong redistribution
- Political style: Leans anti-establishment
- Civil liberties: Leans liberty-first
- Role of the state in the economy: Leans state-led
- DCost of living: Voted no on the Finance Bill 2024 at second reading.
- SEducation: Free education at every level, bigger HELB allocations, and free school meals for Nairobi public primary pupils.
Placed mainly from what Owino did, not what Owino said. See the full record, with every source.
Common questions
Who is Babu Owino?
Babu Owino is the MP for Embakasi East and a former University of Nairobi student leader. Known for fiery speeches, Babu is running for Governor of Nairobi in 2027. Embakasi East MP since 2017. Nairobi governor aspirant.
How old is Babu Owino?
Born on 10 October 1989 in Kisumu. Age 36.
What did Babu Owino study?
BSc Actuarial Science (first class) and MSc Actuarial Science; later a law degree at University of Nairobi.
Which party is Babu Owino in?
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
What does Babu Owino stand for?
Mostly words so far: free education at every level, a no vote on the 2024 Finance Bill and a youth-focused, anti-establishment style. Placements rest on his stated positions, not on delivery in office.
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