
Babu Owino Declares 2027 Nairobi Governor Bid, Open to Running as Independent
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced his bid for the Nairobi governor seat in 2027 and says he’s prepared to run as an independent if ODM doesn’t back him.
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced his bid for the Nairobi governor seat in 2027 and says he’s prepared to run as an independent if ODM doesn’t back him.



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