Controversial Embakasi East MP has been grabbing headlines of late. From insulting president Uhuru to exchanging words with Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to spending nights behind bars.

The former SONU chairman has had it rough in the last few weeks.

But did you know that Babu is one of the most learned Kenyan MPs? Now you know.

The father of one who has won the hearts of many through his courageous acts, has become the talk of the town and Nation columnist Njoki Chege has also given him a pat on the back.

In her article titled 'Comrade Babu, cut the reckless, abusive talk; let the leader in you shine', Njoki Chege has showered the newly elected MP with praises leaving Kenyans shocked.

"Kumbe Njoki can be this good? Her other side has wowed many," a Kenyan woman was overheard telling her friends at a local restaurant.

"I like you, Babu. I like your vim, courage and drive. You are a bit of a “drama queen”, with your silly little antics but all the same, I think I am right when I say you’ve got your heart in the right place."

Babu who grew up in a home where his mother brewed local brew and they often spent nights behind bars, is never afraid of telling his story over and over.

"Many people don’t know how far you’ve come. As someone who has written your story a couple of times before, I know you grew up in a slum in Kisumu. To make ends meet, your beloved mother used to sell chang’aa and engage in menial jobs just to put food on the table," continued Njoki Chege.

Adding;

"From what you have told me in the past, you had a rough childhood and started spending nights in police cells when you were still in primary school; when police would crackdown on chang’aa brewers."

The famous writer went ahead to congratulate Owino for his ahievements in his 29 years.

"I also know what people say about you. However, I am not in a position to comment authoritatively on the rumours because I do not know all the facts. So I will speak from what I know for sure.

Let nobody lie to you that you are not doing well for your age. There are not many 29-year-olds that are in your position. The truth is, you are a young achiever and you have done very well for yourself so far. I would even say you have proven yourself already. On top of that, you have a few things going on for you. You are educated, young, brilliant, dripping with youthful energy and you have a lovely young family."

She also advised the controversial politician to tone down on his dramas and he will be ranked as one of the best youthful leaders.

"However, there are a few loose ends you need to tie up, and this is where your smile might disappear. Babu, you need to stop. You are fast hurtling down the path of self-destruction and self-sabotage.

Njoki also praised Babu for being different from most Kenyan politicians who are well known for their uncouth behaviours.

"Babu, you ought not to be like those other uncouth politicians. You can cultivate some level of refinement and intelligence. You sat in an actuarial science class and now almost completing a law degree.

It’s high time you stopped behaving like an ignorant, bucolic yokel and started to behave like the leader the people of Embakasi East Constituency elected you to be."

The columnist who is not afraid to call a spade a spade signed off by telling Babu to let go of sideshows and be a good leader.

"This is not about insulting the President. Had you said that of anyone else, I still would have written this letter. My point is, it is very disappointing for a young person in Parliament to forget why he was elected and to engage in mindless, empty politics.

You’re better than this. I am one of the few Kenyans who still believe that there is room for redemption. So pull yourself together, clean up your act and be the leader you were born to be."

Source: Nation