Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has emerged as the 27th most talked about person in Africa for 2024, according to Top Charts Africa, using Google algorithms.
Taking to his social media account on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Babu updated his followers on his achievements this year through his active involvement in current affairs and fight for the country’s well-being.
“Thanks to God. I was named as the 27th most talked about person in Africa in 2024 by Top Charts Africa, using Google Algorithms. We will be there no matter what,” Babu wrote.
Apart from Babu, other Kenyans who have made it to the list include President William Ruto who emerged as the second most talked about person in Africa, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the sixth, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua 12th while former president Uhuru Kenyatta emerged 14th.
Social charts
Top Charts Africa which is the company behind the list of the most talked about people in 2024 noted that they came up with the cumulative data from the social charts which is solely based on advanced social media tracking and Google Analytics.
“We would like to clarify some information regarding our recent publication “The 30 Most Talked About Africans of 2024.
“Please note that this list is made up of cumulative data from the social chart which is solely based on advanced social media tracking and Google Analytics. Therefore, it encompasses all other weekly publications of the Social Chart that has been published from January 1 to November 3, 2024,” Top Charts Africa posted in X on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Babu Owino on current issues
Babu has been vocal on the issues affecting Kenyans, especially his constituents and calling out the government.
On December 17, 2024, Babu condemned the demolitions that took place in Nyama Villa, Kayole, in the Embakasi Central Constituency on the morning of Monday, December 16, 2024.
Bulldozers landed on several homes in the area, leaving dozens of families homeless, noting that it was inhumane for the government to push someone to claim a parcel of land just because it wanted to put up affordable houses.
“This government must stop punishing Kenyans by demolishing their houses. All demolitions must be stopped. It is inhumane to push someone to claim a parcel of land just because you want to build unaffordable houses,” Babu Owino stated.
