Babu Owino Alleges Planned Attack Ahead of Raila's Burial

This comes days to the burial of the former Prime Minister on Sunday...
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has alleged a planned attack against him before the burial of Raila Odinga on Sunday, according to a statement released on Friday. He called for a peaceful funeral, devoid of violence.
- Babu Owino claimed awareness of the culprits behind the alleged attack.
- He has remained indifferent to the broad-based government formed between Raila's ODM party and President William Ruto's administration.
- Owino, touted as a prominent future leader in the ODM party, has also openly criticized Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
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The mourning period for Raila Odinga was marked by security failures and violence. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen faced national embarrassment following chaotic incidents and a breakdown in security command at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kasarani Stadium. At Kasarani, a shooting occurred when police opened fire on mourners during a public viewing, and a rights group identified two victims. Leaders in Kisumu have since urged for calm ahead of the body's homecoming, following chaotic scenes in Nairobi that left at least four people dead. Additionally, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino alleged a planned attack against him before the burial.