Embakasi East MP Babu Owino Reassures Public, Announces Recovery After Medical Procedure
In a direct and personal address to the nation, Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has moved to quell widespread concern over his health, confirming he is on a positive path to recovery after undergoing a medical procedure.
The outspoken legislator broke his silence on Sunday, December 28, stating he felt compelled to address Kenyans “amid growing speculation and rumours” about his condition. While not disclosing the nature of his recent illness or the specific procedure, Owino struck a tone of resilience and hope.
“In the spirit of openness and honesty that should guide all who serve the public, I wish to share that I recently underwent a medical procedure following an illness,” Owino said in his statement. “By God’s grace, I am now on the path to recovery, and I remain hopeful and determined to resume my public duties in the new year.”
His message served as both a personal health update and a reflection on shared national struggles. The MP expressed profound gratitude for the flood of supportive messages from citizens, which he said provided immense strength to him and his family during a “challenging period.”
Turning his focus outward, Owino extended his heart to fellow Kenyans facing hardship during the festive season. “As I heal, my heart is especially with all Kenyans who have spent this Christmas season in hospital beds, away from their loved ones,” he said. He emphasized that no family should be pushed into despair by sickness or poverty, urging national unity “through compassion, faith, and a shared sense of humanity.”
The clarification from the ODM MP follows days of intense speculation on social media and within political circles, where reports had suggested he was hospitalized in Nairobi under unclear circumstances.
This is not the first time Owino has addressed public concerns about his wellbeing. Just two weeks prior, he acknowledged in a brief message that he had been unwell but was recovering. The latest update comes at a time when his political stature continues to rise. Recent months have seen growing discussion around his future, with segments of the public and party supporters viewing him as a potential future leader within the Orange Democratic Movement. A recent Infotrak poll further cemented his prominence, ranking him among the most favoured figures to assume a key leadership role in the party.
With his eyes set on a return to full parliamentary duties in the coming year, Babu Owino’s message successfully transformed a period of personal vulnerability into a moment of public solidarity, reaffirming his connection with both his constituents and the wider Kenyan public.
