Babu Owino Backs Gachagua's Decision in Fresh Twist
Babu Owino spoke during a press conference on Wednesday, where he backed Gachagua's resolve two days earlier...
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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has publicly supported calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. Owino cited Kanja's alleged failure to protect Kenyans and accused him of being in office illegally, aligning with recent opposition demands.
- Babu Owino stated, "Kanja should resign. His work is over. This is a man who should leave office. He is in office illegally. He should leave immediately."
- The opposition, led by Gachagua, previously stormed Kanja's Jogoo House offices on Monday after an initial visit a week earlier.
- Owino also criticized Johnson Sakaja, the governor of Nairobi County, over a recent cooperation agreement with the national government, calling it a reduction of the governor's role.
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Politicians and Activists Allege Police Misconduct and Demand Investigations - February 2026
Several public figures have raised alarms over alleged police misconduct. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is demanding investigations into the alleged use of police officers to recover debts, specifically citing incidents where dairy cows were confiscated in Mosoriot Village. In Mwala, MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has publicly demanded action against the Mbiuni OCS, Francis Mutua, accusing the officer of leading a criminal gang. In a separate incident, the family of Vincent Ayomo, who was allegedly shot dead by police during a rally in Kitengela, is experiencing delays with his post-mortem. Activist Boniface Mwangi also expressed fear for his life after a report revealed authorities installed spyware on his phone during a July 2025 arrest. These events have led Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to support calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
