The internet is buzzing with a bizarre new theory about Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, but this time, it’s not about his politics—it’s about his pedigree. A wave of online speculation has claimed the fiery legislator has secret Indian ancestry, a rumor that has now forced his family in rural Siaya to break their silence and set the record straight
“He Is Our Son”: A Family’s Firm Rebuttal
From their home in Ogare village, Got Matar, Babu Owino’s relatives have dismissed the claims as not only false but deeply disrespectful. In an exclusive sit-down, his aunt, Angeline Osanya, delivered a powerful and emotional defense of her nephew.
“Babu is our son. He was born and raised here in Ogare. People saying he’s Indian are spreading lies. He is Luo,” Osanya stated firmly. She revealed that the MP, whose real name is Paul Ongili Owino, was born in the village and attended the local Got Matar Primary School before moving to Kisumu after his father’s tragic death in 1996.
So, where did the rumor come from? The family points to a simple, genetic explanation: Babu’s light complexion.
The Real Reason for Babu’s Complexion
According to his aunt, the mystery ends with a look at the family album. Babu inherited his skin tone directly from his late father, Dominic Owino, and his grandmother, Christine Sewe.
“It runs in our family. His father’s complexion made people think he was from the Coast or even Arab. The same applies to Babu,” Osanya explained, adding a direct challenge to skeptics: “Anyone with doubts can come here and see photos of his late father and grandfather, Pang Wuan Awuoro. They will understand where the resemblance comes from.”
“Confident and Sharp”: Villagers and School Records Corroborate the Story
The family’s account is backed by locals and official records who remember a young Paul Owino long before he became “Babu.” Harun Awuondo, a former classmate, recalled their time together at Got Matar Primary in 1994. The school’s current head teacher, Kemwel Fida, confirmed that the enrollment records show a pupil named Paul Ongili Owino.
Residents described him as a bright and outspoken child who showed early signs of the leader he would become. “He was just like he is today—confident, sharp, and always ready to speak his mind,” one villager noted.
A Political Distraction?
The family believes the entire episode is a calculated attempt to tarnish the MP’s image and distract from his work. “People should focus on his contribution to the youth and education instead of spreading rumors,” Osanya concluded.
For the people of Siaya, the matter is settled. Babu Owino remains recognized not just as a national leader, but as a son of Yimbo—a man deeply rooted in his ancestral home and proud of the Luo heritage that everyone, except the internet, has always known.
