Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused the government of withdrawing his official security as retaliation for his participation in Wednesday’s protests. The demonstrations, which marked the anniversary of June 2024 year’s anti–Finance Bill protests, saw thousands of Kenyans take to the streets to demand justice for the youth that were killed during the protests.
Through his social media post, Owino said he joined the protest in solidarity with ordinary citizens, exercising his constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
“Yesterday, I stood with the people; not against the nation, but for its future, today, in retaliation, the government has withdrawn my official security.” Babu said
The MP described the move as a deliberate attempt to intimidate dissenting voices within government, warning that punishing elected leaders for aligning with citizens is a sign of authoritarianism.
The Mp said “This is not just an attack on me, it is an attack on democracy itself. When elected representatives are punished for standing with the people, it is a sign of a government that fears accountability not one that serves.”
Owino, said he remains undeterred by the withdrawal of security and will continue to speak out.
“I do not fear intimidation. I will not be silenced. My voice, and the voice of every citizen demanding justice, fairness, and freedom, will only grow louder. Kenyans are my security.”
He urged the public to remain alert, united, and vigilant in holding leaders accountable, stressing that the push for justice and reform cannot be crushed.
“The truth cannot be suppressed. The movement for justice cannot be stopped. We will not back down.”
Babu is one of the few leaders who joined the protests condemning the government for turning a blind eye to the cry for justice from Kenyans. Among the key figures that joined the protests include, Gathoni Wamuchomba Member of Parliament for Githunguri, opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa and former Chief Justice David Maraga.
