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Salasya: Babu Owino will be Nairobi Governor in 2027
14th July, 2025 02:27 AM
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has publicly declared that Embakasi East MP Babu Owino will become the next Nairobi Governor in the 2027 General Election.
In a post shared on his X account on Monday, July 14, 2025, Salasya, who has also declared his interest in the presidency, said Babu was part of his political team and would take charge of the capital city.
“In our formation, Hon @HEBabuOwino will be the Governor of Nairobi. Mimi kama Rais na sauti ya ukweli nimeweka mkono. We are all risk takers,” Salasya wrote.
This endorsement has added more weight to the growing speculation about Babu Owino’s next political move. Although he has not officially declared his bid for the Nairobi Governor seat, Babu has over the past months hinted at aiming even higher, the presidency.
Overqualified
In November 2024, Babu Owino sparked national conversation when he hinted that he would vie for the presidency and suggested Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro as his running mate.
“Don’t be cheated, this is where the future is. All Kenyans are advised to follow the duo. We will be there no matter what. Big things coming up,” Babu said at the time via X.
A month later, in December 2024, Babu expressed confidence that he could easily beat President William Ruto in the 2027 race if they were both on the ballot.
“In 2027 ukiniweka kwa debe na uweke William Ruto, hiyo ni asubuhi tumemaliza iyo maneno,” he said in a post that stirred reactions across political circles.
During a live interview on a local TV station on February 14, 2025, the youthful legislator further emphasised that he is more than ready to lead Kenya. He said he is highly qualified for any political position in the country, including that of President.
“I am overqualified in this nation. My age mates are already presidents. Look at Burkina Faso, the gentleman is 36 years old and is already the president. I am overqualified to be the President of the Republic of Kenya,” he stated.
Babu listed his political experience, energy, intellect, and faith in God as the qualities that make him a suitable leader.
“I have all the instruments necessary: the political acumen available, the passion and energy, and the third thing I have is the intellect, and the most important thing that I have is God,” he said.
