Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has set his sights on the presidency in 2032, outlining a political roadmap that begins with a single term as Nairobi Governor starting in 2027.
Speaking during a radio interview, the lawmaker insisted that five years at City Hall would provide ample time to transform the capital and build momentum for a national campaign.
“I have already told you we have sat as leaders, and I have told them we are all leaders here. Do one term, as I also do one term as governor, then we look for the president. I personally will go for the presidency in 2032,” he said.
Exuding complete confidence in his prospects for City Hall, the MP dismissed potential rivals, claiming no opponent poses a credible threat to his gubernatorial ambitions.
“There is no one who can defeat me for the governor’s seat in Nairobi. There is none for 2027. Someone who will defeat me for the governor’s seat in 2027 has not yet been born. Get used to your governor early,” he said.
Defending his readiness to manage the capital, the lawmaker pointed to his track record in Embakasi East, highlighting that official audit reports have never linked him to financial mismanagement. He cited concrete accomplishments in his constituency, including delivering 88 completed road projects and expanding school bus fleets, as direct proof of his executive capability.
Backing his performance claims, he noted that independent ratings have ranked him among the country’s top-performing legislators on multiple occasions, positioning his constituency achievements as a model for how he intends to govern Nairobi.
