Babu Owino: From the Streets of Nyalenda to the Halls of Justice
“The revolution continues—now with a gown and a gavel.”
Today marks a powerful new chapter in the life of Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who was officially admitted to the bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. With this achievement, the firebrand legislator expands his arsenal in the fight for justice, equity, and the rights of the ordinary Kenyan.
In a deeply personal reflection shared online, Babu Owino wrote:
“TODAY MARKS A HISTORIC CHAPTER IN MY JOURNEY—MY ADMISSION TO THE BAR AS AN ADVOCATE OF THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA.”
“Growing up in the slums of Nyalenda, I noticed with deep concern the constant harassment and humiliation of ordinary Kenyans in the brutal hands of law enforcement agencies most of the time without a clue of what their constitutional rights were.”
> “My mother got arrested severally and instead of being arraigned in court would be beaten up by police to pay a bribe from her meagre chang’aa sales proceeds.”
> “This has pushed me over the years to study and appreciate the laws of Kenya and their role in safeguarding justice, both procedural and substantive.”
Rather than simply celebrating this academic and professional achievement, Babu Owino stepped into action. Following his admission, he visited several prisons across Nairobi and paid fines that led to the release of over 200 convicts incarcerated for petty crimes.
This rare gesture illustrates a philosophy he described best in his own words:
> “This achievement is not about personal grandiosity. It is about sharpening the tools of service. The law is now a new battlefield where I will fight even harder for justice, equity, and the rights of the common mwananchi.”
Babu Owino’s journey from the streets of Nyalenda to Parliament and now to the courtroom underscores a powerful story of resilience, advocacy, and purpose. His admission to the bar symbolizes not an end, but the evolution of his lifelong mission to stand up for the marginalized.
“The Government should brace itself for more lethal arguments in defense of Kenyansboth in Parliament and now in court. Expect legal action aimed at lowering the cost of living, creating jobs, and holding systems accountable.”
Whether you agree with his politics or not, one thing is clear: Babu Owino is redefining what it means to serve the people armed not just with words, but with the weight of the law.
