Babu Owino Says He Will Not Celebrate Until DJ Evolve Walks Again

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, has been acquitted of misuse of firearm charges in relation to the shooting of Felix Orinda, also known as DJ Evolve.

However, Owino said that he will not celebrate his acquittal until DJ Evolve fully recovers.

“The day I will be victorious is the day I’ll see DJ Evolve walk and stand by my side. Until he recovers, I want to assure the public that will walk by his side and will always be there for him. I’m planning to take him to India for further treatment and I pray he will walk again in the near future,” Owino said.

Owino was accused of shooting and injuring DJ Evolve at B Club in Nairobi’s Kilimani area on January 17, 2020. He was charged with attempted murder, but the charge was later reduced to misuse of firearm.

The MP was acquitted by Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi, who said that the prosecution did not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

“Having evaluated the evidence before me, it is my finding that the prosecution did not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, the victim denied that he quarrelled with the accused. For the above-stated reasons, the accused is found not guilty and acquitted under section 215 of the CPC,” the magistrate ruled.

While acquitting Owino, the magistrate said that the prosecution did a shoddy job during the investigations of the case.

Owino’s acquittal has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have welcomed the decision, while others have expressed disappointment.

DJ Evolve is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in the shooting. He is currently wheelchair-bound and has limited mobility.

Owino has said that he will continue to support DJ Evolve and help him get the treatment he needs.