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KANU spokesperson Tony Gachoka has questioned Babu Owino’s political strength, claiming the Embakasi East MP could fail to secure 10 per cent of Nairobi’s vote.
Speaking to K24 TV on Friday, October 9, 2026, Gachoka challenged Owino’s reported ambition to contest the presidency in 2032. The Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant also questioned the legislator’s position within the emerging opposition political alignment.
Gachoka Rejects Deputy Role Speculation
Gachoka dismissed suggestions that he could become Owino’s running mate, insisting that other opposition leaders could not automatically be placed under the MP’s leadership.
He also rejected the idea that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna would necessarily serve under Owino in a future political arrangement. Gachoka argued that opposition leaders had their own ambitions and should not be expected to accept positions dictated by one individual.
“Who do you think you are, Babu Owino? That everybody is going to be under you,” Gachoka said during the interview.
Sifuna’s Popularity Sparks Debate
The KANU spokesperson further argued that Sifuna enjoyed significant public support, which he said should not automatically be associated with Owino.
Gachoka referenced an occasion when Owino appeared alongside the senator and received a positive response from the crowd. He suggested that Sifuna’s presence may have contributed to the reception.
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Gachoka’s remarks come as political leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. His own bid for the Nairobi governorship places him within the growing competition over the opposition’s leadership and electoral strategy.
However, his prediction about Owino’s vote share remains a political claim rather than an established electoral outcome. Voters’ choices, campaign strategies and the eventual candidates will determine the results.
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