‘I Have Support Across Kenya’: Babu Owino Laments Resistance From His Own Community

Owino's comments come as he continues positioning himself for the Nairobi gubernatorial contest ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The remarks come amid political disagreements within the opposition, particularly among leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement and the wider ODM political establishment.

According to a September 2026 report by The Star, Owino has faced disagreements with several political figures over the choice of political vehicle for the 2027 elections. The report indicated that several senior figures in the movement had gravitated towards Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's position, leaving Owino with limited public backing on the issue.

Owino has also been involved in efforts to build support beyond his traditional political base. During a Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru on August 30, 2026, he publicly endorsed Sifuna's presidential ambitions and called on opposition leaders from different regions to unite.

His political ambitions have increasingly centred on the Nairobi governorship, where he intends to challenge incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja in the 2027 General Election. Citizen Digital reported in September that Owino was presenting his parliamentary performance as evidence of his ability to lead the county.

The latest remarks, if accurately represented in the circulating video, highlight the political challenges Owino says he faces within his own community despite claiming wider national support.

However, the specific statement about receiving support from nearly every region and facing opposition from members of the Luo community could not be independently corroborated through a separate reputable news report. It should therefore be treated as his reported personal assessment rather than an established measure of public opinion.

The comments add another dimension to the ongoing political discussions surrounding regional support, party alliances and competing ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Source note: The political background is supported by published reports from The Star, Citizen Digital and The Eastleigh Voice. The specific claims in the supplied video require direct verification before publication.