- Embakasi East MP Babu Owino paid tribute to his mother, Doris Owino, and his wife, Fridah Ongili, on Mashujaa Day
- The lawmaker revealed that his mother sold chang'aa to put food on the table and finance his schooling
- The MP posted his tribute on Tuesday, October 20, as Kenya marked its 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations
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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino used Kenya's 63rd Mashujaa Day to publicly honour two women he credits with shaping his life: his mother, Doris Owino, and his wife, Fridah Ongili.
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The lawmaker shared a heartfelt message on Tuesday, October 20, on his X account, opening up about the sacrifices his mother made during his formative years.
Babu Owino pays tribute to his mother
In the post, Babu revealed that his mother sold chang'aa, a locally brewed alcoholic drink, to provide meals and finance his education.
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He described her staying by his side through the night to ensure he kept up with his studies, carrying financial and personal burdens he said he was too young to comprehend at the time.
"Mum, you sacrificed so much to give me a better future. You sold chang'aa to put food on the table and take me through school. I remember the many nights you stayed by my side to ensure I studied," he wrote.
He added that every milestone he reaches carries the weight of her sacrifice.
"If I have come this far, it is because you refused to give up on me. I can never repay you for everything you have done. Wewe ni shujaa wangu," Babu Owino said.
Babu Owino celebrates wife Fridah Ongili
The MP also directed warm words towards his wife, Fridah Ongili, describing her as the answer to his prayers and a source of strength during difficult moments.
He credited her with standing firm beside him when circumstances grew challenging and acknowledged her role as a mother to their children.
"You give me strength when I feel weak and peace when everything around me seems uncertain. Thank you for being my partner and a wonderful mother to our children," he wrote.
Babu extended the tribute beyond his personal circle, saluting ordinary Kenyans who wake up daily to provide for their families despite hardship.
"Some heroes wear uniforms. Others sacrifice their comfort, dreams, and happiness to give their families a better life. Today, we honour you all," he said.
Police warn against crime on Mashujaa Day
Meanwhile, the post came as Kenya marked Mashujaa Day with national celebrations held at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret, co-hosted by Nandi, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.
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Police heightened security around the event and warned that individuals found engaging in criminal activities before, during, or after the celebrations would face swift action.
They also cautioned residents against hate speech, ethnic hostility, and inflammatory language, citing the need for unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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