- Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has faced new claims on social media questioning his origin, with some saying he is of Indian origin
- His family in Ogare village, Got Matar, Bondo, Siaya county, strongly denied the allegations, insisting that Babu, born Paul Ongili Owino, is a Luo.
- His aunt, Angeline Osanya, explained that Babu was born and raised in Siaya before moving to Kisumu after the death of his father.
- Local and school records from Got Matar Primary School confirm Babu’s early education in the village, reinforcing his family’s statement.
Siaya – Member of Parliament for Embakasi East Grandfather Owino has once again found himself at the center of an internet storm, this time due to claims questioning his origins.
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The young Member of Parliament, born Paul Ongili Owino, in recent weeks has had to deal with rumors spread on social media claiming that he is of Indian origin.
What do grandfather’s relatives say about his lineage?
But at his home in the village in Siaya county, his relatives have moved to silence the growing chatter, insisting that Babu is a full-fledged Luo and was born and raised among them.
Speaking at their residence in Ogare village, Got Matar, Bondothe family said they were surprised by the allegations.
They described Babu as a son of the land, born and raised in Yimbo, and dismissed the rumors as stupid and misleading.
Angeline Osanya, Babu’s aunt, was strong in her defense, tracing her lineage, recounting how she grew up in Siaya before her family moved Poisonous following the death of his father in 1996.
“Grandpa is our son. He was born here in Ogare, Got Matar, and grew up here. After his father’s death, his mother took him to Kisumu where he continued his studies. I hear people say that Babu is Indian; Grandpa is a Luo,” he said.
They dismissed what they called baseless narratives aimed at discrediting his political and social contributions.
For them, the recent allegations are not only false but also offend the memory of their deceased relatives.
Why do some people think Babu is of Indian origin?
Osanya further elaborated on the confusion over the color of the controversial lawmaker, which many feel may have fueled the allegations.
He attributed his white color to his late grandparents, noting that such traits were common in their lineage.
“His father, Dominic Owino, also had white skin. You would think he came from Mombasa or was an Arab. His grandmother, Christine Sewe, was like that. If you come to Bondo or Nyamira, many people will tell you that Babu looks like his grandfather,” he added.
According to him, the family’s color has deep roots in their lineage, inviting naysayers to visit their home for confirmation.
“Anyone who doubts should come and see the picture of his grandfather or the picture of his father Dominic Owino. They will understand. Grandfather is the son of Yimbo, the son of Dominic Owino, the grandson of Pang Wuon Awuoro,” he added.
His sentiments were supported by the locals who remembered how they grew up and went to school with the now famous politician.
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At Got Matar Primary and Secondary School, where Babu began his early education, records show he joined Class One in 1994 and left in 1995.
Kemwel Fida, the institute’s principal, confirmed the record, explaining that he joined Class One under the now defunct 8-4-4 system.
“I was transferred to this school in 2023, but after checking the old admission registers, I found out that Paul Owino, known today as Babu, was a student here. He joined in 1994 and left in 1995,” the teacher said.
A former classmate, Harun Awuondo, remembered those days well, confirming that the lawmaker later left the school.
“We joined in 1994 with Babu Owino. Unfortunately, he left in 1995. We were in the same class,” he remembered.
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