Homa Bay chaos: Babu Owino says Raila Odinga’s spirit unhappy with ODM
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has invoked the legacy of the late Raila Odinga while criticising the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over the chaos that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay County. The MP told the media on Monday, August 17, 2026, that the disruption could not stop the movement’s push for political […]
Homa Bay County witnessed turmoil during the Linda Mwananchi tour, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino attributing the unrest to the absence of Raila Odinga's spirit. Speaking to the media on Monday, August 17, 2026, Owino emphasized that attempts to halt the movement's push for political change would fail, stating that one cannot "block the determination of the people" or "kill the spirit of a nation."
His remarks come as ODM faces internal strife, with the emergence of the Linda Mwananchi movement challenging the party's leadership and direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. The tour, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, attracted large crowds but also saw road blockades, burning tires, and clashes as opposition leaders moved through parts of Homa Bay.
Critics accuse some local politicians of trying to disrupt the movement, while ODM leaders claim the opposition is provoking the unrest. Owino's invocation of Raila's legacy adds a new dimension to the dispute, as rival factions vie for the mantle of the former ODM leader's political ideals. This confrontation in Homa Bay, a strong ODM base, highlights the deep political tensions in the region as politicians vie for control ahead of the election.
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