Babu Owino: My mum used to sell chang’aa and up to now I still drink chang’aa

Babu Owino won’t change his character just because he was elected Embakasi East MP. The lawmaker caused a stir by his action and confession.

Babu has stated that he won’t take oath of office until the verdict of the Supreme Court is known. The 12th Parliament is set to have its first sitting on 31st August and already ODM lawmakers are planning to boycott the sitting.

“MPs should not be sworn in until the verdict of the Supreme Court is known. Nothing for us without us. On Sunday, August 27, at 11 AM. We will go and pray at the Supreme Court. Kindly carry your bible. Only pastors will be there,” Babu Owino said.

The controversial Embakasi East MP also confessed that he still drinks chang’aa. In an interview with eDaily on Saturday, Babu argued that the law doesn’t forbid anyone from enjoying the illicit brew.

“There is no law in this country that prohibits Kenyans from consuming chang’aa. People should be allowed to enjoy their favourite drinks,” Babu said.

He confessed that he started drinking chang’aa from a very early age because his mother was selling the brew in Kisumu to earn a living.

“I remember we struggled so much.My mum used to sell chang’aa and she raised up through that and up to now I still drink Chang’aa because that is where I came from. It wasn’t a bed of roses. Growing up in Nyalenda, times were hard as policemen would come and beat people in their houses. I could see my mum being whipped. I slept in Kisumu’s Central Police Station severally as I was, time and again, arrested for selling chang’aa. That was the only means that I could use to raise school fees. But through God’s work I managed and at least I am where I am now.”