Babu Owino Breaks Silence After Robert Alai Points Gun at Him

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has spoken out after Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai allegedly pointed a gun at him at Cedars Lebanese Restaurant in Kilimani on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

In a statement, Babu Owino informed the public of the incident, stating that he considers it a direct attack on his person and a grave threat to his life.

He explained that his friend of mine who is a senior clergyman, invited him for a meeting at a popular restaurant along Lenana Road in the Kilimani area.

Having released his security detail for the Christmas holidays, Babu drove himself to the venue and arrived at approximately 3:40 p.m.

They had discussions for about twenty minutes, after which he stood up to leave.

Babu Owino Meets Robert Alai

Babu Owino said he noticed a group of people known to him seated at an adjacent table as he was departing.

The MP said he approached the table and greeted those present, including the MCA for Kileleshwa Ward, Robert Alai.

Babu Owino said the MCA accused him of being behind alleged social media attacks on his wife.

“I calmly explained that I do not know his wife, that she has never wronged me in any way, and that I have no reason whatsoever to involve innocent family members in politics. It is not my style to advance my politics by attacking women. I hold out respected ladies in the highest regard. I further pointed out that I do not even engage him personally, and therefore could not have engaged his wife,” Babu Owino said.

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Robert Alai Draws a Gun

However, Babu Owino said Alai became aggressive, drew a pistol, and pointed it at his chest with the patrons of the hotel watching.

Babu said he explained his points to the MCA calmly, and someone positioned himself between and sat briefly.

“At that point, Hon. Alai became aggressive, pushed me, drew a pistol, and struck me on the chest and jaw with it, all in full view of patrons at the establishment. I stood my ground and urged him to calm down, asking him to explain what wrong I had committed to warrant such a violent reaction. He appeared to cool down, and we briefly sat, with another person positioning himself between us,” he said.

Moments later, Babu Owino said Alai again turned hostile, picked a glass of water from the table, and poured it on his face.

“By then, a crowd had gathered, disturbed by his conduct. Upon witnessing this escalation of affairs, and wishing to avoid any physical confrontation, I then immediately left the premises and proceeded to Kilimani Police Station, where I reported the matter,” he said.

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Threat After Raila Odinga’s

Babu Owino has stated that he takes the incident very seriously, adding that it was an unprovoked attack on his person, motivated by my political stand, and constituted a clear threat to his life.

“I hereby call upon the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action in accordance with the law,” he said.

He stated that the event forms a clear pattern of physical harassment, threats, and attacks that began upon the demise of Raila Odinga.

He accused the government of organizing goons to attack him during Raila’s burial in Siaya.

“As leaders, we are expected to set an example for society. Some of us have come a long way and know better. However, our calm should never be mistaken for fear. We will always stand our ground in defence of our lives, our dignity, and the rule of law,” he added.

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