Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says he is ready to finally speak openly about the 2020 shooting of DJ Evolve. He plans to give a full account before officially declaring his bid for the Nairobi governor seat.
Babu explained that he had been silent because the case was still in court. Now that the legal process is over, he says he can freely talk about what happened.
“I will come specifically before I announce my candidacy and explain, step by step, what happened with DJ Evolve. It was an accident. I never intended to hurt my brother.” He said.
He hays he will walk the public through the events of that day, which started with giving bursaries and ended up with visiting the club, where the shooting happened.
He insists the incident was not planned.
Babu Owino has denied having any bad intentions toward DJ Evolve, whom he called his brother. And that the shooting was an accident, and he wants to clear the air.
“There was no malice. I will explain everything clearly and calmly,” Babu added.
Babu Owino – DJ Evolve Shooting Incident
The incident took place on January 17, 2020, at B Club in Nairobi. DJ Evolve was shot in the neck and suffered serious injuries. The DJ was initially paralyzed but he has regained some mobility and his voice. But he is still confined to a wheelchair and continues his recovery journey,
After the shooting, Babu Owino was arrested and charged with attempted murder and firearm misuse. But Babu Owino was acquitted after Felix Orinda (DJ Evolve) withdrew the complaint. Evolve testified he never saw Babu Owino do the shooting.
In 2023, Babu Owino stated that over the course of 37 months he paid Sh5.5 million for DJ Evolve’s medicine.
Babu’s decision to speak now appears to be part of his political strategy. He is expected to run for Nairobi governor in 2027, with or without his Party Leader Raila Odinga’s support. And the way the public receives his account of DJ Evolve shoooting could make or break his chances at governor.
He also spoke on other topics like family, emotions, and relationships during the interview. Still, he made it clear that his main focus is to give his side of the DJ Evolve story before stepping into the race.
By Vivian K.