Speculation on Fresh Party Emerges as Babu Owino Hosts Edwin Sifuna, 5 Other MPs: "Dead on Arrival"
- Edwin Sifuna announced plans for a Sunday church service hosted by Babu Owino, with several lawmakers expected to attend
- The gathering sparked renewed speculation over political realignments, with some observers linking the leaders to emerging movements and future ambitions
- Some critics argued that the rumoured formation would face hurdles, questioning whether the leaders involved had sufficient influence to sustain it
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
ODM secretary-general Edwin Sifuna has announced that he, alongside other lawmakers, will attend a church service hosted by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino on Sunday, August 24.
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The service will be held at the Jesus Teaching Ministry from 11am and will bring together several leaders from both across the political divide.
Among those expected to attend are Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, Kitutu Chache South’s Anthony Kibagendi, Bomachoge Borabu’s Obadiah Barongo, and Kaiti MP Joshua Kimilu.
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Will Babu Owino and Sifuna form a new party?
The announcement has reignited speculation about the possible formation of a new political party, with some observers suggesting that Sifuna and Babu may be eyeing key positions in such a movement.
Others have urged the group to team up with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and encouraged Gen Z to rally behind them in what has been described as a push to liberate the country.
The alliance among the seven legislators has been growing steadily, especially after the creation of a broad-based government—an arrangement Sifuna, who also serves as Nairobi senator, has strongly opposed.
Earlier this month, Sifuna and Amisi threatened to quit ODM if party leader Raila Odinga were to endorse President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid.
Notably, Wamuchomba, an ally of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, has also been critical of Ruto’s administration.
However, some Kenyans have dismissed speculation about a new party, arguing that most of the leaders involved lack the political influence to sustain such a project or even retain their current seats.
What did Kenyans say about Babu, Sifuna's church service?
Emmanuel Taban
"Guys, do everything to bring Mr Nyoro to this movement. This will be a good team for Kenya."
Buka Simba
"What is cooking here? Let me guess. Presidential candidate-Owino. Running mate-Wamuchomba. Nairobi governor-Sifuna. Amen"
Washingtone Orogo
"Dead on arrival"
Okello
"When are you two (Babu & Sifuna) launching your political party?"
Mùnùhe Kìbuì-Kìbunja
"The only person who has a serious following and can marshal national appeal, especially among the youth ni Babu Owino. Ninyi wengine wote ni bure and might not even retain your current seats."
Joseph O Otieno
"Alternative voices. Let's do this with respect and dignity without insulting other leaders. Objectivity should prevail at all times. Good for the growth of democracy."
Clever Sáng
"I know something is cooking among these great minds. Wantam is inevitable"
Natembeya Legrand
"Championing the future. Let young people register and be aspirants. The young generation should take over without being kusaidiwa."
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Had Babu Owino, Edwin Sifuna held meeting before?
Meanwhile, the planned meeting would occur just days after the leaders held another meeting at a Nairobi hotel.
The agenda of the meeting, in which all seven leaders were present except Barongo and Kimilu, was not publicly disclosed.
Amisi indicated that the discussions focused on the future of the country and expressed optimism that the talks could contribute to Kenya achieving a much-needed national revival.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
