Babu Owino declares himself new political “Joshua” to lead Orange Democratic Movement
Jan 21, 2026
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino is once again making waves inside the Orange Democratic Movement, declaring himself the new political “Joshua” and the frontrunner in the race for Nairobi Governor. Owino said recent opinion polls place him ahead of other aspirants, adding that Nairobi offers ODM what he called a “strategic opportunity” that the party must seize. Owino urged the ODM leadership to grant him full freedom to campaign across all constituencies in the capital, insisting that the city is ripe for political consolidation. The outspoken legislator said, “All opinion polls indicate that I am ahead in this Governor race here in Nairobi,” expressing confidence that he is best positioned to deliver the seat for the party. His remarks come amid growing interest in the Nairobi gubernatorial contest, where several ODM figures — including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi — have been mentioned as potential contenders.
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