Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino is among the list of Kenyan political leaders with the most potential of being presidential contenders after 2027.

According to a recent study conducted by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA), Owino came eighth with (2%) in a list of nine leaders led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.

Matiang’i was ranked as the highest leader with mentions of being a future president at (22%) followed by Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua (18%), Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya (12%) and Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho at (8%).

The rest are former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth (8%), NARC Kenya party leader Martha Karua (3%), Muranga Governor Mwangi wa Iria (2)and Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana(2%).