Life has not been simple for the politician, despite the fact that you may see him driving a Range Rover Sport, BMW, or even a Hyundai Suscani.
During his time at the University of Nairobi, Paul Ongili, or Babu Owino as he was more commonly known, rose to prominence.
When you consider that Babu is an outspoken and very prominent personality, it’s no surprise that his fame has skyrocketed since he entered active politics.
Babu Owino’s real name is Paul Ongili, and he was born in the Kisumu slum of Nyalenda. The name Babu is a nickname he was given and has never gotten rid of.
Babu is a devout Muslim and was once the head of the SONU, the Students Organization of Nairobi University.
His mother sold chang’aa (a native drink) and little is known about Babu Owino’s father, who died when he was young, but the family was not well off.
A Brief Synopsis of His Academic Background
University of Nairobi freshman pursuing a BA in law (continuing). 2008- 2012:
Actuarial Science major at the University of Nairobi, Class of 2006
Kisumu High School graduate (1995-2002) with a grade point average of A- (79):
In the first grade at Kisumu Township Primary School (394 out of 500marks)
If you listen carefully to Babu Owino’s talks, you will note that he cannot end any of them without using the terms Tibim or Tialala.
The crowd usually waits for an opportunity to respond with “Tialala” or “Tibim” to the leader, signifying that they understand the struggle is still ongoing. You can find some of the politician’s most memorable quotes below.
When asked where he got all his money, Babu Owino joked that former Libyan leader Muammar Al Gaddafi was responsible for the most of it. But he was also eager to note that, since the death of the Libyan president, he has been economically abandoned.
Babu Owino joked that former Libyan president Muammar Al Gaddafi was the main contributor to his fortune when asked where he got his money. He also made it clear that, after the death of the Libyan ruler, he has been economically abandoned.
