Babu Owino, Member of Parliament for Embakasi East, visited Nyalenda in Kisumu over the weekend, where his road to the top began.
The legislator toured the area with his mother and wife, Fridah Ongili.
The seasoned legislator shared images of the small house they used to live in in the lakeside city.
“With mum and wife, went back to Nyalenda Kisumu county where it all started. This was the home to your favourite. The journey is on and God in it.” Wrote the MP.
He exploited his inspiring ascent from poor origins to inspire his followers that they, too, could fight the odds and succeed in life.
“If I came from this place, you can come out of your challenges too. Be desperate and consistent to succeed,” wrote the lawmaker on social media.
The lawmaker frequently finds time to go back to Nyalenda which is part of his inspirational journey.
“Today I spent my day at Nyalenda slums in kisumu with the people I grew up with.
I will always love, care and respect them.” Wrote the lawmaker after a previous visit in 2020.
It is from Nyalenda that the lawmaker found his footing, excelling in accademics and securing a slot at the University of Nairobi.
He horned his skills at the university as a student leader before venturing into elective politics and clinching the Embakasi East parliamentary seat.
The outspoken MP frequently uses his story to inspire others to be proud of their humble beginnings and work towards a better tomorrow.
