Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has moved to calm growing public anxiety over his health, assuring Kenyans that he is on the path to recovery after days of intense online speculation.
In a brief but reassuring statement shared on X on Saturday, December 13, 2025, the outspoken legislator thanked Kenyans for their concern and goodwill, putting to rest rumours that had dominated social media timelines.
“Fellow Kenyans, I sincerely appreciate your concern and care. I am recovering well,” Owino wrote.
The post quickly went viral, attracting hundreds of reactions from supporters, political allies and members of the public, many of whom expressed relief and wished the youthful MP a speedy and full recovery.
Owino’s message followed a wave of unverified reports suggesting he had been hospitalised in Nairobi under unclear circumstances. The absence of an official update in the initial days fuelled widespread speculation, with Kenyans demanding clarity on the lawmaker’s condition.
The uncertainty sparked concern across political divides, underscoring Owino’s high-profile status and influence, particularly among young voters and opposition supporters.
Adding weight to Owino’s reassurance, politician Alinur Mohammed also addressed the matter after personally reaching out to the MP’s family. In a post on X on the same day, Alinur urged Kenyans to ignore rumours and rely only on verified information.
“To all Kenyans, I’ve spoken directly with the family of Hon. Babu Owino and can confirm he is well and stable. I will be visiting him soon and will share verified updates. Please ignore rumours and let’s choose prayers and goodwill. We wish him strength and a full recovery,” Alinur stated.
His remarks further eased public anxiety, with many Kenyans calling for restraint and responsibility in sharing information online.
The health scare comes shortly after a period of heightened political engagement by the Embakasi East MP. Less than a week earlier, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Owino held a series of rallies across the Nyanza region, making stops in Nyando, Muhoroni and Rarieda constituencies.
Political observers note that the grueling campaign-style engagements may have contributed to public concern when news of his alleged illness began circulating.
For now, Owino’s assurance appears to have settled nerves, with Kenyans across the political spectrum united in wishing the fiery legislator a swift and complete recovery.
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