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- ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna criticized Ugandan President Museveni for publicly attacking MP Babu Owino on Kenyan soil.
- Museveni had accused Owino of interfering in Ugandan politics during a visit to Nairobi, sparking backlash from Sifuna.
ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has responded sharply to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s recent comments, where Museveni accused Embakasi East MP Babu Owino of meddling in Ugandan politics by aligning with his political opponents.
In a statement posted on X, Sifuna criticized Museveni for publicly rebuking Owino while on Kenyan soil.
“Whatever issues Museveni has with Babu Owino, I strongly object to the manner in which he attacked a young Kenyan leader in our own country,” Sifuna asserted.
Sifuna further argued that Museveni should have addressed his concerns through proper diplomatic channels rather than airing them publicly.
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“Kenya is a country governed by law, and if there is any misconduct on Babu’s part, there are diplomatic avenues to communicate this to Kenyan authorities and allow the law to take its course,” Sifuna said. “Using a Presidential Podium to make such serious accusations against a Kenyan is unacceptable.”
Museveni made the controversial remarks in Nairobi on Tuesday while endorsing Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson.
He expressed disapproval of Owino’s alleged involvement in Ugandan politics. “There are some individuals in Raila’s group who, in my opinion, do not understand what they are doing.
As someone who receives intelligence reports, I am aware of this,” Museveni said. “There is a character called Babu. I have frequently seen Babu associating with anti-NRM groups. I have never accused him before, but now I am accusing him.”