Friday, May 23, 2025
- Outspoken Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, has officially joined Kenya’s legal
fraternity after being admitted to the bar.
Owino is among 609 lawyers who
were on Friday admitted to the bar.
Declaring it the dawn of a new chapter, Owino said his entry
into law marks a significant step in his ongoing political and social justice
advocacy.
In a statement rich with emotion and boldness, Owino traced
his legal motivation to his childhood in Kisumu’s Nyalenda slums, where he
witnessed widespread police brutality and impunity.
“Growing up in Nyalenda, I saw ordinary Kenyans constantly
harassed and humiliated by law enforcement, often unaware of their
constitutional rights,” he said.
He recounted how his mother was frequently arrested and
abused by police over her chang’aa brewing.
“She was beaten and forced to pay bribes instead of being
taken to court,” Owino added, noting that this injustice sparked his passion
for the law.
In addition to his law degree, Owino also holds a degree in
Actuarial Science from the University of Nairobi.
Known for his fiery parliamentary speeches, Owino emphasized
that his legal credentials are not for personal gain, but to strengthen his
advocacy for the underprivileged.
“This is not about grandiosity. It’s about sharpening tools
of service,” he said, warning the government of “more lethal arguments” to
come.
“The revolution continues - now with a gown and a gavel. So,
help me God,” he concluded.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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