The University of Nairobi student leader, Babu Owino, has revealed that he earns a monthly salary of Sh6,000 as the chairman of the Student Organisation of Nairobi University (SONU). This disclosure comes amid protests from university students over his re-election for a fourth term.
According to Babu Owino, his motivation for running for the position is to serve his fellow students. He stated,
I earn Sh6,000 per month, with some allowances here and there. I ran for this position purely because of my hunger to serve comrades. I ensure that Sonu money is used in bursaries for needy students and in our Secretariat and Parliament, which is bigger than the National Assembly.
Despite his relatively modest salary, Babu Owino is known for his lavish lifestyle, having spent Sh2 million on his birthday party last year. When asked about the source of his funds, he cited worthy investments but declined to provide further details.
Babu Owino has also been linked to President Uhuru Kenyatta's personal assistant, Jomo Gecaga. Additionally, he has announced his intention to vie for the presidency in 2027 and is currently eyeing a parliamentary seat in 2017.
