Image: Embakasi East MP Babu Owino taken to court

Babu Owino’s Legal Triumph: Charges Withdrawn

In a significant turn of events, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn charges against Babu Owino, a Member of Parliament, bringing an end to a protracted legal battle.

Babu Owino’s Release: A Sign of Legal Victory

After enduring a lengthy legal ordeal, Babu Owino, accompanied by self-styled ghetto president Calvin Gaucho and five others, emerges victorious as the DPP withdraws charges of conspiracy to commit chaos or subversive activities.

Legal Proceedings Unravel: DPP’s Decision

Milimani chief magistrate Lucas Onyina presides over the withdrawal of the case following the DPP’s decision communicated by prosecution counsel James Gachoka. The DPP cites the charges’ unconstitutionality and a High Court judge’s nullification of relevant legal provisions as grounds for withdrawal.

Political Charges Dismissed: Defence’s Assertion

Defence lawyers, under the leadership of Danstan Omari and Dancun Okatch, confidently assert the political nature of the charges. They express satisfaction with the DPP’s application for withdrawal, contending that the charges were politically motivated from the outset.

Legal Victory Affirmed: Magistrate’s Ruling

Chief Magistrate Onyina grants the DPP’s application for charge withdrawal, emphatically emphasizing the charges’ unconstitutional basis. Acknowledging the higher jurisdiction’s ruling, the magistrate formally closes the case, securing a decisive legal victory for Babu Owino and his co-accused.

Transitioning to Closure: Legal Matter Concluded

With the legal proceedings reaching a conclusion, Babu Owino and his associates can finally move forward. The withdrawal of charges signifies not only a legal triumph but also underscores justice prevailing in the face of adversity. This resolution brings closure and relief to all involved.