Over the past decade, Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has emerged as one of the youthful politicians who enjoys support across the political divide, earning nationwide backing that cuts across ethnic lines.
Having been a student leader at the University of Nairobi, Babu Owino demonstrated his leadership skills even before joining the political arena.
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Apart from standing out as a leader both in politics and among students, he boasts an impressive academic record that continues to draw widespread attention.
In this segment, Times Digital Kenya takes a closer look at Babu Owino’s impressive academic résumé.
Early Life and Education Background
Born Paul Ongili Owino on October 10, 1989, the MP grew up in the Nyalenda slums of Kisumu. Babu Owino was raised by a single mother, Dorcas Owino, after his father died when he was still very young.
To survive, Owino’s mother sold illicit brew (chang’aa) and faced numerous challenges, as police often demanded bribes from her.
When he reached school-going age, Babu Owino’s mother, together with other family members, decided to do whatever it took to ensure he pursued his education. The family made significant sacrifices to support his studies.
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For his primary school education, Ongili attended Kisumu Township Primary School from 1995 to 2002. While there, he scored KCPE marks that were sufficient to secure admission to a national school.
Babu Owino KCSE results and University Qualifications
After primary school, he was admitted to Kisumu Boys High School, where he pursued his secondary education. Upon sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2005, he attained a grade of A- (minus) with 79 points.
He scored A grades in Mathematics, Chemistry, History, and Business Studies, and an A- in Physics. In other subjects, English, Kiswahili, and Biology, he earned B+ grades.
Babu Owino’s KCSE grade was sufficient to qualify him for higher education, and in 2008 he joined the University of Nairobi, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Actuarial Science. He graduated in 2012 with First Class Honours.
Afterward, he immediately pursued a Master’s in Actuarial Science, then an LLB Law degree, and finally a Master’s in Law, all at the University of Nairobi.
Speaking to local newspaper, The Star, Babu Owino revealed that he dedicated each of these academic achievements to his family members. He said his first degree was for his mother, the Master’s in Actuarial Science for his sister, the LLB Law degree for his brother, and his final Master’s in Law was dedicated to himself.
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“The Actuarial Science First Class Honours was for my mother; then after that I did a Master’s in Actuarial Science for my sister; then I did an LLB Law degree for my brother; and the Master’s in Law for myself,” Babu Owino told The Star.
