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Babu Owino’s Gesture at Parliament Buildings Triggers Online Debate
NAIROBI, Kenya — Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has once again stirred political waters after sharing a photograph on social media that has ignited intense debate across Kenya’s political divide.
Known for his combative approach and unpredictable political maneuvers, the vocal lawmaker shared a photo taken inside Parliament buildings alongside several fellow legislators.
In the picture, his parliamentary colleagues can be seen flashing the two-finger hand gesture—a sign widely associated with supporting a second term for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.
However, Babu Owino conspicuously raised just a single finger, reiterating in his caption that the current administration should serve only “one term
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.”The post quickly drew mixed reactions online, with supporters praising him for maintaining a firm stance against the Kenya Kwanza administration, while critics dismissed the gesture as a cheap publicity stunt aimed at keeping him in the headlines.
The viral image comes amid growing speculation surrounding Babu Owino’s strategic posturing for 2027. For weeks, the MP has sent conflicting signals regarding his commitment to the Linda Mwananchi movement, an initiative heavily backed by ODM Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
The recent unveiling of his own political outfit, the Mwananchi Party, has left Senator Sifuna’s supporters confused about whether Owino remains an ally or a competitor for influence within the opposition landscape.
As political realignments take shape early, Babu Owino’s latest gesture underlines the growing fractures and posturing within Parliament as leaders position themselves for the 2027 election cycle.
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