Manyora Says Babu Owino's Nairobi Governor Bid Will Depend on the Alliances He Builds

Political analyst Professor Herman Manyora has said Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's chances in the 2027 Nairobi governor race will largely depend on the alliances he forms.

Manyora believes Babu must take the political realities of Nairobi seriously and work with influential leaders if he wants to win the contest to succeed Governor Johnson Sakaja. His comments come as several leaders position themselves to take over City Hall.

Babu has said repeatedly that he wants to be Nairobi governor, arguing that his time as Embakasi East MP has prepared him for the job. He has launched The Mwananchi Party as his political vehicle, aiming to build an independent base for the race.

Manyora has previously questioned whether Babu can build enough structures through the new party, especially to elect Members of the County Assembly. Nairobi has 85 elected ward representatives, whose support could determine how effective the next county administration is. Babu has acknowledged that a governor needs a strong MCA team to push through development programmes.

In September, Manyora argued that Babu and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna need each other politically, saying Babu's mobilisation skills and Sifuna's influence could complement one another, and that letting their differences grow could weaken both. He said Nairobi's politics will largely be shaped by Linda Mwananchi, Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and the broad-based camp.

Babu faces competition from other figures, including Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, who has been linked to DCP's governorship ambitions. Sakaja is also expected to defend his seat amid shifting alliances involving ODM and UDA.

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