Babu Owino Claims Govt Has Withdrawn His Security after Joining Protests: "I Won't Be Silenced"
- Embakasi East MP Babu Owino asserts he doesn't have security after the government allegedly withdrew it last evening
- The politician linked the move with his presence in the streets of Nairobi during the June 25th memorial protests
- He said he won't give in to intimidation, vowing to remain on the side of the citizenry demanding governance change
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Embakasi East MP reveals that his security has been withdrawn by the government for political reasons.
Source: Twitter
He linked the alleged move to his presence during the June 25th protests in Nairobi.
The MP was welcomed heroically when he joined Kenyans for the memorial protests in the capital.
Why was Babu Owino's security taken away?
According to him, he was being persecuted for choosing to be on the side of the citizenry.
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"Yesterday, I stood with the people, not against the nation, but for its future. I exercised my democratic right to protest peacefully against the actions of a government that is failing its citizens. Today, in retaliation, the government has withdrawn my official security," he said.
He added "this is not just an attack on me, it is an attack on democracy itself. When elected representatives are punished for standing with the people, it is a sign of a government that fears accountability, not one that serves."
Despite the setback, Babu vowed to continue with his advocacy of people's rights and good governance.
"I do not fear intimidation. I will not be silenced. My voice, and the voice of every citizen demanding justice, fairness, and freedom, will only grow louder.Kenyans are my security," Babu said.
"To the public: stay alert, stay united, and know that your leaders should answer to you, not threaten those who stand beside you. The truth cannot be suppressed. The movement for justice cannot be stopped. We will not back down," he added.
This came a few weeks after Babu was admitted to the bar as an advocate.
The lawmaker was admitted to the roll of advocates on Friday, May 23, becoming a fully fledged Advocate of the High Court.
Celebrating his new milestone, Babu dedicated it to serving the ordinary Kenyans, saying he did not achieve it for self-serving purposes.
What Babu Owino dedicated his lawyership to
He said he would use his new status to fight for justice and serve the lowly in society.
Source: UGC
Babu marked the occasion by reflecting on his journey from a challenging childhood to academic achievement.
The lawmaker shared that he grew up in a low-income household, a reality that could have hindered his ambitions in education.
However, his determination and self-drive propelled him forward.
He revealed that his decision to pursue law was influenced by the struggles his mother faced with the police.
As a single parent, she relied on her alcohol business to support the family, but she frequently encountered trouble with authorities.
These experiences inspired Babu to enrol on legal studies.
Besides law, Babu holds credentials in actuarial science, and currently undertakes a master's in economics.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
