Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has alleged that he was recently stoned in Kisumu after a group of individuals reportedly mistook his vehicle for that of Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
Speaking on JKL Live on Citizen TV, the outspoken Senator explained that the attackers targeted his white car because it resembled that of Babu Owino, who has been a controversial figure in Kenyan politics.
“I was stoned in Kisumu the other day. They thought my car is white like Babu Owino. They want to kill Babu. Why would anybody want to kill Babu?” Onyonka said.
Onyonka went on to defend Babu Owino, describing him as non-violent despite his contentious political reputation.
“Babu is such a useless boy in terms of he is not violent. I have never seen Babu where I see violence, that is why I am saying he is useless. I have never been around Babu since he was elected and saw his value in beating people; he is useless in a good way,” he added, clarifying that the term “useless” was meant sarcastically to highlight Owino’s peaceful nature.
Babu Owino has recently faced criticism from senior ODM leaders for his opposition to the broad-based government arrangement and his persistent criticism of President William Ruto’s administration.
The remarks from Onyonka come amid heightened political tensions and days after the vocal Nairobi legislator raised concerns about political interference, following the arrest of his security officers in Kisumu ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega.
In a post on X on Sunday, February 22, 2026, he said the officers remain in custody with no information on charges.
“Yesterday, my security officers were arrested by the police in Kisumu. Up to this moment, they have not been released, and the charges against them remain unknown,” he wrote.
Babu has actively criticised the administration and participated in opposition events, including rallies with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
