Pastor T Mwangi Issues Dire Warning Over Babu Owino’s Political Future

In a dramatic turn during Monday’s church service at Life Church International in Limuru, renowned preacher Pastor Anthony Kahura Mwangi, popularly known as Pastor T, delivered a chilling prophecy that has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s political circles.

The clergyman warned Embakasi East MP Babu Owino of looming assassination attempts and intense political warfare ahead.

Speaking directly to the congregation with Babu Owino in attendance on September 8, 2025, Pastor Mwangi painted a sobering picture of the challenges awaiting the outspoken legislator.

“It will not be easy. I see a lot of warfare and even assassination attempts. But I cover you because of the cry of the needy. Many can relate to your story, and now I declare that the hand of God will shield you,” the pastor declared with visible concern.

The warning comes at a particularly turbulent time in Babu Owino’s political career.

The 35-year-old MP has been increasingly vocal about his gubernatorial ambitions for Nairobi County in 2027, a move that has put him at odds with his own Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leadership.

Recent statements suggest he has accepted that ODM will not back his gubernatorial bid, with party leader Raila Odinga apparently favoring current Governor Johnson Sakaja.

Pastor Mwangi’s prophecy appears to acknowledge the dangerous terrain that lies ahead for politicians who challenge established power structures.

Pastor T Mwangi and Babu Owino on the sidelines of the Church Service.

The clergyman emphasized that “Politics has many battles. Sometimes we get consumed by them and forget the assignment. God is going to lift you, Babu, in a major way.” He urged the MP to remain focused on his divine assignment rather than getting consumed by political conflicts.

The timing of this spiritual warning is particularly significant given Babu Owino’s recent political maneuvers. The MP has been instrumental in forming what he calls a “Third Force” – a youthful political movement that emerged during the anti-government protests of June and July 2025. This movement draws from both ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) but positions itself against what its members describe as “political godfathers” who have failed younger Kenyans.

Despite the ominous warning, Pastor Mwangi was not entirely pessimistic about Babu Owino’s future. He commended the MP’s track record in Embakasi East, describing his development initiatives as exemplary. “What you have shown in Embakasi is exactly what this nation needs. It is not a miracle; we just need people who are working. It is not rocket science to give bursaries to the needy, to build roads, or to serve the people,” the pastor noted.

The prophecy also painted a vision of divine elevation for the legislator, suggesting that despite the challenges ahead, Babu Owino would rise to greater heights in Kenyan politics. Pastor Mwangi envisioned him becoming “a specimen in the political world, a boy born in Kisumu who has laboured and is now doing wonders at the top, yet remains a lover of the living God.”

Babu Owino, who has been open about his spiritual journey in recent months, received the prophecy with humility. In a social media post following the service, he wrote: “Pastor T’s prophecy over my life – I come before God with an open heart and a willing spirit. I believe that God speaks through His servants, and I honor the vessel He is using.”

The MP’s political journey has been marked by controversy and transformation. From his days as a firebrand student leader at the University of Nairobi to his current role as a two-term parliamentarian, Babu Owino has consistently challenged established norms. His recent admission that fellow ODM MP Peter Kaluma warned him that “Kikuyus will never vote for you to be Governor of Nairobi” unless he retraces his steps back to party leader Raila Odinga illustrates the complex ethnic and political calculations at play.

Pastor Mwangi’s warning carries weight beyond its spiritual significance. In Kenya’s volatile political landscape, where several politicians have faced threats and attacks, such prophecies often reflect real concerns about political violence. The pastor’s emphasis on divine protection suggests an understanding that Babu Owino’s reformist agenda and challenge to the status quo could attract dangerous opposition.

The prophecy also highlights the intersection of faith and politics in Kenya, where religious leaders often play influential roles in shaping political discourse. Pastor Mwangi’s reputation as a prophetic voice means his words will likely be taken seriously by both supporters and critics of the embattled MP.

As Babu Owino navigates the treacherous waters of Kenyan politics, balancing his gubernatorial ambitions with party loyalty and personal safety, Pastor Mwangi’s warning serves as both a caution and a promise of divine intervention. Whether this prophecy will influence his political calculations or strengthen his resolve to challenge the establishment remains to be seen.

What is clear is that Babu Owino’s political future, already complicated by party dynamics and ethnic considerations, now carries an additional dimension of spiritual warfare that Pastor Mwangi believes requires divine protection to overcome.