Kenyan politics

The Self-Coronation Gamble: Babu’s Dangerous Ambition In the aftermath of Raila Amolo Odinga’s death, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has thrust himself into the national spotlight by declaring—openly and without hesitation—that he is the new Luo Kingpin and de facto head of opposition. This audacious claim, made with the self-assurance of a man intoxicated by his own charisma, has sent tremors through the delicate web of Luo political organization. Babu’s self-appointment is neither accidental nor spontaneous. For months preceding Raila’s passing, he was already manoeuvring for visibility—issuing bold anti-Ruto statements, staging rallies with visibly choreographed crowds, and launching spirited social…