Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has refuted social media reports claiming he has dropped out of the Nairobi County gubernatorial race, asserting his unwavering focus on the contest.

• Babu Owino dismissed claims of abandoning the Nairobi race for Kisumu County, attributing the misinformation to opponents.
• He will face incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja, who is seeking a second term and has the backing of the broad government, including Babu's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
• There are concerns within the ODM party about the nomination process, especially after former party leader Raila Odinga appeared to favor Sakaja, though an ODM official assured a transparent process.