Babu Owino vs Sakaja: New Poll Shows Twist in Nairobi 2027 Gubernatorial Race
The study's findings also suggest a generational shift in Nairobi's politics as the 2027 gubernatorial race begins to take shape...
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A recent poll has revealed a significant shift in the anticipated 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino emerging as the frontrunner, particularly among the youth. The survey indicates he is currently more popular than incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja.
- Babu Owino garnered 28.1% support, surpassing Governor Johnson Sakaja's 16.4% in a survey of 1063 voters across Nairobi's 17 constituencies.
- Former Kemsa chairperson Irungu Nyakera also polled ahead of Sakaja with 19.2% support, while Embakasi North MP James Gakuya received 11.2%.
- Owino's popularity is especially high among Gen-Z (18-24 year olds), with 62% stating they would elect him, and strong backing from the Eastlands area.
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Nairobi County Cracks Down on Illegal Billboards and Bans Business Tents in CBD - September 2025
Nairobi County has launched a renewed crackdown on illegal billboards and visual clutter, targeting major roads including Mombasa Road, Ngong Road, and Waiyaki Way. Advertising firms have been urged to voluntarily remove non-compliant structures or face forced removal and penalties. Separately, Governor Johnson Sakaja explained that the ban on business tents in the Central Business District is a direct response to rising chaos and aims to improve the area's aesthetic. The move is intended to prevent the capital from resembling an open-air market. These administrative actions occur as a recent poll on the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race shows Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as the frontrunner, indicating he is currently more popular than the incumbent Governor Sakaja, particularly among the youth.
