NAIROBI, Kenya — Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has received an award from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in recognition of his contribution to public interest litigation, a field he has actively pursued in recent years through various constitutional petitions.
The legislator announced the honour on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, November 1, 2025, after attending the LSK Annual Dinner Gala. He described the recognition as a shared victory for Kenya’s underprivileged communities, pledging to continue advocating for the marginalized.
“Last night, at the Dinner Gala, I was honoured by the Law Society of Kenya for my work in public interest litigation. I will continue fighting for the oppressed and the forgotten in our society,” Babu wrote.
Babu dedicated the award to the voiceless and disadvantaged Kenyans, noting that their pursuit of justice has been his greatest motivation. He also called for reforms within the justice system to address delays and inefficiencies.
“This recognition isn’t just mine; it belongs to every poor, voiceless, and disadvantaged person whose fight for justice has inspired me to keep going. Justice delayed is justice denied, and we must never stop demanding fairness for all,” he stated.
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The recognition comes amid the MP’s growing presence in the judicial corridors, where he has filed several constitutional petitions aimed at safeguarding accountability and the rule of law.
Most recently, Babu, alongside LSK Deputy President Mwaura Kabata, lodged a petition at the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division seeking to bar Cabinet Secretaries from engaging in political campaigns ahead of the November 27, 2025, by-elections.
In the petition dated October 24, 2025, the two argue that the involvement of Cabinet Secretaries in partisan politics contravenes the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012, and undermines the political neutrality required of state officers.
“The CSs have openly engaged in rigorous political activities, including rallying support for political candidates of various parties. Such actions present a clear conflict between their personal interests and public duties,” the petition reads in part.
Section 23(2) of the Leadership and Integrity Act expressly bars state officers from participating in political activities that may compromise or appear to compromise their official neutrality. The petitioners contend that the recent conduct by certain Cabinet Secretaries violates this legal provision and erodes public confidence in the executive.
Legal experts have praised Babu’s petition as a step toward reinforcing Kenya’s constitutional principles of impartiality and ethical leadership.
The LSK award adds to Babu’s growing reputation as one of Parliament’s most legally active legislators. His work in public interest litigation has focused on issues such as constitutional compliance, executive accountability, and the protection of civil liberties.
As the courts prepare to hear his latest petition, Babu maintains that his legal activism is guided by a commitment to defend the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and promote justice for all citizens, regardless of status or influence.
