This archive report was first published on 18 November 2019.
On November 17, 2019, Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, alias Babu Owino, reported an alleged assassination attempt to the police.
According to Babu, he has been trailed by four individuals in a saloon car for months, with the situation escalating into threats against his life.
“Over the past couple of months, I have been on the receiving end of hateful abuse and indeed threats against my life for my outspoken brand of politics,” Babu said in a statement recorded at Parliament Police Station.
He attributed the threats to his outspoken defense of ordinary people, stating, “I am known for speaking out in defense of ordinary people without fear or favor. This seems to be rubbing some people in high places the wrong way.”
Babu called on Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to expedite investigations into the alleged attempt on his life and bring the suspects to justice.
Undeterred by the threats, Babu expressed his commitment to continuing his work, saying, “I will not stop. I shall not stop. Death comes to us all and I know mine will eventually come. I am not afraid of dying for my beliefs and in service to my people.”
