Embakasi East member of parliament Babu Owino /HANDOUTEmbakasi East MP Babu Owino has declared himself the “king of protests”, claiming no protest has ever taken place in Nairobi without his involvement. This means I am always at the forefront of protests,” Babu said. “Protests drove colonisers away, multipartism was brought about through protests, and some of the ODM cabinet secretaries were put in office after we held protests,” he said. Babu Owino, who is serving his second term as MP, has been among the leaders who regularly participate in protests and mobilise supporters. His remarks come amid ongoing debate over the role and impact of protests in influencing political decisions and public policy in Kenya.

Source: The Star February 18, 2026 15:40 UTC