Babu Owino hints at Tony Gachoka as potential running mate
Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has expressed the possibility of having political analyst Tony Gachoka as his running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the outspoken gubernatorial hopeful had kind words for Gachoka, describing him as a brilliant and rational […]
KANU gubernatorial candidate Tony Gachoka is claiming credit for the collapse of the proposed Adani Group deal involving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In an X statement on September 27, 2026, Gachoka called the development a "public victory" and emphasized his commitment to protecting public assets. He stated, "TG stopped the controversial sale of JKIA and other public assets to the Adani Group."
Gachoka further listed "stopping the Adani-JKIA deal" among his major public-interest victories. By framing the JKIA controversy as part of his political identity, Gachoka is positioning himself as the KANU candidate for Nairobi governor ahead of the 2027 General Election. He asserts that leadership requires action, not silence, and frames the controversy as evidence of his commitment to accountability and transparency in government contracting.
Despite Gachoka's claim, the message does not provide details on the specific actions he took to stop the deal or establish that his intervention alone led to its termination. Nevertheless, the Adani-JKIA controversy has remained a significant political issue in Kenya, sparking debates over public assets, transparency, and government contracting.
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