Babu Owino, Wife Fridah Kneel For Prayers In Church Weeks After Decrying State Harassment

• Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was recently arrested and detained over his involvement in anti-government protests
• Weeks after his ordeal, the lawmaker touched people's hearts after he was captured humbling before God for prayers
• Babu, accompanied by his wife, Fridah Muthoni, attended a church service at Redeemed Gospel Church in Utawala

Nairobi - Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has thanked God for always protecting him during trying moments.

On Sunday, August 13, the outspoken ODM lawmaker attended a church service at the Redeemed Gospel Church in Utawala.

Babu Owino attend church in Utawala

The Embakasi East lawmaker was accompanied by his lovely and supportive wife, Fridah Muthoni Ongili, donning a purple flora dress.

Babu and his wife humbled themselves by kneeling down to be prayed for by the pastor.

The lawmaker shared the photos of him and his wife humbling before God on his official social media pages.

"Today, my wife and I worshipped at Redeemed Gospel Church, Utawala in Embakasi East Republic," Babu captioned the photos.

His humble nature comes weeks after being arrested and detained for several days over his involvement in the anti-government protests.

The Embakasi East MP decried harassment by the government over his firm stand over the high cost of living.

Why Babu Owino criticised government?

The Embakasi East MP recently criticised President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua over their administration's handling of Kenyans' affairs.

The MP was arrested on the eve of the Wednesday, July 19, maandamano led by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Party leader Raila Odinga and was detained for over 40 hours before being arraigned for planning to commit subversive actions.

After he was released on bail, the youthful MP accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of persecuting leaders standing up for Kenyans instead of addressing real issues that needed urgent intervention.

He said the two leaders had hardened their hearts and were only interested in what they wanted for Kenyans, not what Kenyans needed, further blasting their advisors.

"You are surrounded by jokers. Kenya is headed to the wrong direction because of the high cost of living. People lack a lot in life yet you are rushing to build houses when people need food and school fees. I have been where I had to sleep hungry and struggle to get school fees," he said.