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Babu Owino could face seven years in jail if found guilty of insulting President Uhuru

Babu Owino
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino

Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino could face up to seven years in jail if found guilty of insulting the presidency.

The MP was ordered to spend one more night in police custody pending determination of his application to be released on bail after being charged with two counts of subverting justice and making statements to create disaffection against the presidency.

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