The youthful legislator shared photos of himself seated under a tree, holding two books, describing the moment as one of personal reflection and meditation.
His post came just a day after the burial of Raila Amolo Odinga, the long-time ODM leader and opposition icon who was laid to rest in his ancestral home in Bondo.
His post came just a day after the burial of Raila Amolo Odinga, the long-time ODM leader and opposition icon who was laid to rest in his ancestral home in Bondo.
The timing of Babu’s message has fueled political discussions, with many interpreting it as a symbolic gesture following Raila’s passing.
Babu clarified that he hails from Yimbo East Location, Pala Sub-location, and belongs to the Kachwiji clan in Bondo.
Babu clarified that he hails from Yimbo East Location, Pala Sub-location, and belongs to the Kachwiji clan in Bondo.
Got Matar, a Luo phrase meaning bare hilltop, is one of the scattered rural villages that form part of Raila’s home region.
While his caption focused on reflection, keen observers noticed that the photo had appeared before on his page back in 2020.
While his caption focused on reflection, keen observers noticed that the photo had appeared before on his page back in 2020.
Then, he had asked his followers to help him choose which of the two “lethal” books he should start reading during Christmas.
However, this time, the photo has taken on new meaning as it appeared just after Raila’s burial, when talk about succession in Luo Nyanza is intensifying.
With Raila gone, speculation has risen about who could take over his political mantle in the region. Babu Owino’s energy, fearlessness, and ability to connect with young people have led some to view him as a possible successor.
With Raila gone, speculation has risen about who could take over his political mantle in the region. Babu Owino’s energy, fearlessness, and ability to connect with young people have led some to view him as a possible successor.
However, critics have questioned his background and political maturity, arguing that leadership in the region requires deep cultural and community roots.
In previous interviews, Babu shared that he was born and raised in Nyalenda, Kisumu. He narrated how his mother brewed traditional liquor to raise school fees for him and his siblings.
In previous interviews, Babu shared that he was born and raised in Nyalenda, Kisumu. He narrated how his mother brewed traditional liquor to raise school fees for him and his siblings.
Despite the struggles, he excelled in education, attending Kisumu Boys High School and later joining the University of Nairobi, where his student leadership journey began.
