The current Nairobi Senator, Johnson Sakaja, and the Embakasi East MP whose election was nullified on Friday 1st of March have disclosed their close friendship in a number of occasions in the past. Given that Sakaja is from Jubilee and Babu is in Nasa, the political rivalry does not threaten or shake the close ties of the two.
To start with, it's a fact that the two, Sakaja and Owino, worked for the same institution of higher learning - University of Nairobi. So, one can unquestionably say they are comrades. This one built their friendship to give it a strong foundation that is unshakable even under detrimental political conditions.
Being a member of the Young Parliamentarian Association, Babu Owino has benefited from the company and the defense from his Chairman. And who is the Chairman of the Association? The chairman is none other than Johnson Sakaja. This one has greatly impacted the comradeship of the two.
Besides, being leaders from the same county, Nairobi, gives them a better chance to strengthen their friendship and focus on the future politics, ignoring and taking less concern on the current political affiliation. For Sakaja, tribalism is not a barrier to partner with Nasa's Owino. After all, they only used the parties' tickets to secure their positions with one responsibility awaiting; to serve the Nairobians.
Furthermore, the two are more concerned with their future in the political arena. Initially, Babu had revealed his goals upto 2027, when he, according to his statement, will be running for the presidency. On the other hand, Sakaja being a senator, he would be probably targeting the gubernatorial position.
Conclusively, despite the fact that Sakaja and Babu are in different political parties, their friendship is very significant and reasonable and therefore they should give no room for political criticism to separate them.