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Cassypool: Let Babu Owino deputise Ruto to represent Gen Z
19th May, 2026 06:54 PM
Renowned Kenyan social commentator and influencer Kevin Onyango Odhiambo, widely known as Cassypool Capon, has proposed that Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino be considered for the position of Deputy President under President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking candidly with media personality Tony Mwirigi on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Cassypool said Babu Owino is a strong leader with significant potential beyond county politics.
Cassypool also praised Owino’s leadership, describing him as a good leader and adding that he is a determined youthful lawmaker.
He argued that Owino’s political influence and appeal among young people make him suitable for a bigger role on the national stage, suggesting that he could serve as deputy president to better represent Gen Z interests.
“Babu Owino is a good leader; he is better than me 100 per cent. Ni kijana ambaye amejituma na ameenda mbele sana, but I want to tell Babu Owino that he is bigger than Nairobi governor seat. Let him come I negotiate for him with William Ruto so that he can be the deputy president and represent the Gen Z,” Cassypool said.
“Babu Owino is a good leader; let him deputise Ruto to represent Gen Z.”
Additionally, Cassypool, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, said that if Babu Owino contests for the Nairobi governor position, he would defeat him, adding that he believes the current governor will also be in the race.
“Nitawashinda kwa sababu Sakaja atakuwa kwa ballot, Babu atakuwa kwa ballot na hao wengine watakuwa kwa ballot, mimi nitapita katikati yao,” he added.
Gubernatorial bid
Cassypool’s remarks come as he positions himself for a bigger political role, having already announced his intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general election.
The vocal entertainer, on December 1, 2025, said that he aspires to be Nairobi’s next governor, adding that he does not intend to campaign by attacking the current leadership.
“Yeah, I’m vying for the governor’s seat. I want to be the governor of Nairobi. I don’t want to talk about Sakaja; he is doing his work. I don’t want to be the type of politician who talks ill of other politicians. Sakaja is working; he is doing his best. Tukutane sisi sote 2027, Sakaja, Babu Owino. So I will not badmouth Sakaja, he is working, and I’ve worked with him on several projects,” Cassypool stated.
“Mimi nasimama kuwa Governor wa Nairobi. Bahati ni mtu unahesabu kusimama Governor? Nakuambia watu nitatandika ni Sakaja na Babu Owino.”
