Who do you believe? Robert Alai gives his side of gun drama with Babu Owino
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has responded to allegations of physical assault levelled against him by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, offering his own account of a confrontation that reportedly occurred at Cedar Restaurant in Kilimani. Speaking on TV47’s Morning Cafe, Alai addressed..
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Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has offered his version of a recent confrontation with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at Cedar Restaurant in Kilimani, denying allegations of drawing a firearm. The incident is currently under police investigation.
- Alai claims the altercation began when he refused to greet Owino, leading to Owino becoming confrontational and pushing his head.
- He denied pulling a gun, stating his firearm remained holstered and was removed by another person as a precaution, a claim he suggests surveillance footage would support.
- Both individuals are members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and have a history of public disagreements over party and Nairobi politics, though Alai dismisses political rivalry as the motive for this incident.
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Confrontation Between Robert Alai and Babu Owino at Kilimani Restaurant Under Investigation - January 2026
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino alleged that Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai physically assaulted him in a life-threatening incident at a Kilimani restaurant on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Owino claimed the event was part of a broader intimidation campaign. In response, Robert Alai offered his version of the confrontation, which occurred at Cedar Restaurant in Kilimani, and denied allegations that he drew a firearm. The incident is currently under police investigation. Following the differing accounts, NTV released CCTV footage showing the confrontation at the Nairobi hotel, which has sparked public debate.
