Nairobi politics has taken another interesting turn after a message attributed to Senator Edwin Sifuna endorsed Embakasi East MP Babu Owino for the Nairobi governor’s seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The development adds a new dimension to the political relationship between the two leaders, who have been working together within the wider Linda Mwananchi political movement. Babu has previously declared his intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2027, while Sifuna has been positioning himself for the presidency.
Babu has also publicly maintained his support for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions, describing their political relationship as one that has survived several challenges. He has previously said that his focus for 2027 is the Nairobi governor’s race, with his presidential ambitions pushed to a later election.
The latest endorsement, as shared in the Facebook post, is therefore likely to attract attention among Nairobi residents and supporters of the opposition movement. Nairobi remains one of the country’s most politically significant counties, with the governor’s position often attracting intense competition from prominent politicians.
Babu’s political base in Embakasi East has given him considerable visibility in the capital, where he has represented the constituency since 2017. His decision to pursue the governor’s seat has already placed him among politicians expected to feature prominently in the 2027 Nairobi contest.
For Sifuna, the endorsement also comes as he builds his national political profile. The senator was unveiled as leader of The Equitable Party on October 4, with the party backing his presidential ambitions for 2027.
The emerging political arrangement could see Sifuna and Babu pursue different elective positions while maintaining cooperation under the broader opposition movement.
With the 2027 elections approaching, the latest message is expected to fuel further discussions about Nairobi’s political succession and the alliances that could shape the gubernatorial contest.