This archive report was first published on 18 November 2019.
On Saturday, Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino recorded a statement with police at the Parliament Police Station in Nairobi, claiming that unknown individuals had attempted to assassinate him.
According to Owino, a saloon vehicle with four occupants had been trailing him day and night for the past few months, and the situation had escalated in recent weeks.
“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,” Owino said in his statement.
He added that he was undeterred by the threats and would continue to serve his constituents fearlessly.
“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,” Owino said.
He has now called on Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai to expedite the probe into the alleged assassination attempt and bring the suspects to book.
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has expressed concern over Owino's safety, stating that it was the responsibility of the government to secure all its citizens, especially outspoken leaders.
A team has been assigned to investigate the matter, and there is also a possibility of advising Owino to review his security arrangements.
On November 17, 2019, Owino's report was captured under OB21/17/11/2019, and police are now investigating the claims.
