Alai Claims Winnie Odinga’s Senate Bid Targets Babu Owino’s Nairobi Governor Ambitions

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has claimed that Winnie Odinga’s reported plan to contest the Nairobi senatorial seat under Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi faction is a strategic move intended to counter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s political ambitions.

Alai argued that Winnie’s entry into the Senate race would not affect Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, but would effectively bring Babu’s ambitions to become Nairobi governor to an end.

The claims come amid growing political interest in Nairobi’s elective seats ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Winnie, Jalang’o and other political figures linked to the contest for the Senate position currently held by Sifuna.

Alai’s remarks suggest that the emerging contest could have implications beyond the Senate race, particularly for politicians eyeing the Nairobi governorship.

However, the MCA’s interpretation of Winnie’s reported plans remains a political claim, and no details provided indicate that she has publicly stated that her candidacy is intended to block Babu’s gubernatorial ambitions.

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