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Babu Owino arrested for dog remarks as Uhuru supporters block roads

Residents block a section of Kiambu Road. They were protesting against Emabakasi East MP Babu Owino for allegedly insulting President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Kamau Maichuhie, Standard]

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was arrested on Monday over alleged abusive remarks on President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Police are investigating claims Owino engaged in hate speech and uttered abusive words in Kawangware when he addressed an Opposition rally on Sunday. He is alleged to have used abusive words on an unnamed person.

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