MP Babu Owino summoned by DCI over incitement allegations

The MP has told off the DCI over summon saying they are trying to intimidate him for standing with the people.

In Summary
  • Babu has been summoned to provide more information about an inquiry into allegations of incitement and money laundering.
  • The DCI said they believe Babu has information that can help with the investigation.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino addresses demonstrators outside parliament.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino addresses demonstrators outside parliament.
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of incitement.

In a letter seen by the Star, Babu has been summoned to provide more information about an inquiry into allegations of incitement and money laundering.

The DCI said they believe Babu has information that can help with the investigation.

The Embakasi East legislator is expected to present himself before the DCI Nairobi County headquarters Police station on Wednesday.

"I request you Hon. Babu Owino to report to me at DCI Nairobi County Headquarters Police station today on the 24th day of July, 2024 at 9:00 hrs and furnish me with full information concerning the case," reads the summon issued by a detective named Eunice Njue.

The letter shared by the MP on his social media pages further notes that "Failure to comply with the above requirement renders you liable for prosecution."

While sharing the details of the summon on social media, the legislator described it as total madness.

Speaking to the Star of the claims being investigated, Babu described the development as a witchhunt meant to intimidate him.

"These are very crazy investigations. It is all politics. This is just meant to intimidate me because of my stand with the people. But I will not be cowed," Babu said.

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