Babu Owino causes stir on social media for insulting President Uhuru Kenyatta

Paul Ongili Owino aka Babu Owino is the former chairman of Students Organization of Nairobi University and the current Member of Parliament for Embakasi East. Babu Owino, who is not new to controversy, was involved in another stir on Sunday 24 September when he was recorded for allegedly insulting President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of the repeat presidential election slated for October 26.

The video that went viral on social media elicited mixed reactions as netizens attacked and supported him in equal measure.

Here are some reactions from Kenyans on social media;

Babu Owino is suffering from delayed puberty. He's still in the web of hormonal imbalance and signs are disrespect to elders or one parents— Ciru Wa Mum (@MarionWanjiru20) September 25, 2017

Let me just remind Babu Owino that President Uhuru Kenyatta is the son of founding father.

— Kipchumba???????? (@iamkipchumba) September 25, 2017

There is freedom of speech but Babu Owino referring to @UKenyatta as " mtoto wa mbwa " is disrespectful. Very reckless & unfortunate!

— Rein (@Asamoh_) September 25, 2017

Babu Owino does not need to be arrested, he is a spoiled child. A spoiled child is given a thorough beating and sent to bed hungry.— HON KIBUCHI MWAI (@kibuchimzito) September 25, 2017

Babu Owino has just proved being learned and being educated are miles apart. Moses Kuria is no longer alone in the gutter.

— clive wanguthi (@clivewanguthi1) September 25, 2017

Babu Owino must Respect Uhuru not as president if presidency is his problem...we can't be This stupid— Butula's Finest (@SamMacoha) September 25, 2017

KOT, @Babu_Owino you are out of order. Referring to @UKenyatta as " mtoto wa Mbwa " is disrespectful. Freedoms with responsibility key.

— Rein (@Asamoh_) September 25, 2017

Babu Owino ur are a disgrace to parliament and the Kenyan society at large. How can you compare a Kenyan leader with a dog?— GODFFREY BASHU (@GodffreyBASHU) September 25, 2017

Babu owino is still immature in national politics. Let him enrol for another degree at Uon maybe that will make him a little mature.— paultele (@paullangatmibei) September 25, 2017

Babu Owino is trying to be popular like Hon. Raila but he's forgetting Raila worked hard for his honour, and will leave a legacy behind.

— Raquel ???? (@NjeryLeviz) September 25, 2017

Baba has never called Uhuru a dog why should Babu Owino? it is stupid to go the Moses Kuria way no matter the temper, tone it down.— EARL DABEY (@EarlDab) September 25, 2017