Babu Owino beats his colleague, ex-MP Charles Kanyi Jaguar, after the Starehe politician disrespected the late Rt Hon Raila Odinga during a heated exchange that turned physical fast. The Embakasi East MP made his point clear in the moment, later saying Baba means everything to the ODM family, and anyone stepping out of line will feel it.
The confrontation blew up in front of witnesses who caught the whole thing on their phones. Babu, known for his fiery style and strong loyalty to Raila, didn’t hold back when Jaguar’s words crossed the line. One second they were in politics; the next Babu was moving in with force.
He almost landed a kick before others stepped between them. The video spread like wildfire within minutes, showing the raw anger on Babu’s face and the surprise on Jaguar’s. People who saw it say the tension had been building all day.
Raila Odinga still sits at the heart of ODM, even years after his biggest runs for the top seat. To many in the party, he remains Baba, the father figure who built the movement from the ground up.
Babu Owino has always worn that loyalty like a badge. He grew up in the party trenches and never hides how much Raila shaped his own path in politics.
When Jaguar’s comment hit a nerve, Babu treated it like a direct attack on the whole house. “Baba means a lot to ODM,” he said afterward, voice still sharp. “Disrespecting him means disrespecting everything we stand for.”
This isn’t the first time these two have squared off. Back in the day they threw hands inside Parliament itself, trading blows and later apologising in the same chamber.
Those old clips resurfaced today as soon as the new footage dropped. Kenyans on X reminded everyone that Babu and Jaguar have history, sometimes as allies, sometimes as rivals, but always loud.
This latest round feels different, though. It wasn’t about personal beef. It was about protecting the party’s soul at a time when old wounds and new alliances keep shifting.
Social media lit up the second the video hit timelines. Supporters cheered Babu for standing tall. “Kutoka Baba ni Babu,” supporters said. Others called the moment too much, saying politics shouldn’t turn into kicks and threats no matter how heated things get.
Jaguar himself hasn’t spoken out yet, but his camp already hints he was only sharing an honest view. The silence from him right now leaves the story hanging and gives room for every angle to fill the gap.
Ordinary Kenyans watching from homes and offices see the bigger picture. Raila’s name still carries weight across the country, especially in ODM strongholds.
Babu’s reaction taps into that emotion. He’s young, energetic, and quick to defend the old guard. For many watchers that mix feels refreshing in a world where politicians switch sides overnight. Yet it also raises questions about how far loyalty should go before it spills into something uglier.
. Babu made that point with more than words. He stepped up when he felt the disrespect cut too deep.
Party insiders say the clash will blow over soon enough. These flare-ups happen when emotions run high and old friends disagree. Still, the video keeps looping, and the comments keep coming.
Some call for calm heads inside ODM. Others say Babu showed exactly why younger leaders need to guard the legacy. Either way, the story has Kenyans talking across WhatsApp groups, matatus, and office desks.
For Babu Owino the moment fits his brand. He’s never been one to sit quiet when he believes something matters. Defending Raila fits that pattern perfectly.
He grew up seeing the sacrifices and wants the next generation to remember them. Jaguar, once a big name in music before politics, carries his own strong views. The two men represent different sides of the same party coin – one loud and protective, the other direct and unafraid to challenge.
What stays clear is the depth of feeling around Raila Odinga inside ODM. Babu Owino made sure everyone saw that today. The party moves forward, but moments like this remind everyone where the heart still beats.
Kenyans will keep replaying the footage and picking sides for days. The debate mixes laughs with serious talk about respect and party unity. For now the story belongs to Babu and Jaguar, two colleagues who clashed over the one name that still unites and divides in equal measure.
