Owino Pledges Exit If Nairobi Governorship Shows Incompetence Within Two Years

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has made a bold promise ahead of Nairobi's 2027 race. Speaking to K24, he said he would step down as governor if he falls short within two years. He is challenging incumbent Johnson Sakaja for the seat.

Owino said he would not wait for an impeachment process. If his performance falls short in the second year, he will leave the post on his own, he said. "I will not even wait to be impeached," he declared.

He promised visible change within the first year. Owino argued that his record in Embakasi East proves he can handle a bigger office. He said he has managed the smaller constituency well.

He also pledged to tackle cartels in garbage collection, water supply, and road construction. In his view, governors who fail to act on these networks are often part of them. He warned cartel players not to support him.

Owino promised that county contracts would follow proper procurement rules. Firms that win tenders, he said, must deliver the work they are paid for.

Asked whether he would step aside for another opposition candidate, Owino said no. He insisted he is already leading the race and wants to win at the ballot box. "I want to beat them at the ballot," he said.

Owino presented himself as a development-focused leader. He told voters they would be trusting him with their families, property, and lives. He pledged to improve living standards across the capital.

Several heavyweights are also eyeing the seat. Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri, Makadara MP George Aladwa, and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku are among the contenders. The contest is shaping up as a tough battle before the August 2027 election.