Babu Owino announces plan for new political party ahead of 2027

Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino/FILE Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has revealed plans to establish a new political party in Nyanza, promising an outfit that will prioritise competitive nominations and fresh leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking during a political engagement in the region, Babu said voters should have a greater say in determining the leaders who represent them, signalling plans to take the political organisation he has been associated with beyond its current structure.

“This time round, wananchi must decide. And I, Babu, am bringing a party here in Nyanza,” he said.

Babu said the proposed party would seek to challenge leaders who, in his view, had failed to deliver on their responsibilities, while promising that its candidates would be subjected to competitive nominations.