Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed reports that he was forced out of the leadership of the Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA).
In a statement on Monday, the legislator insisted that he voluntarily decided to step down from his secretary general position in the association.
He went on to say this was done in consultation with fellow young elected leaders from the Azimio coalition who held positions in the association.
Babu said that they also stepped down from their roles to allow others to take charge in the spirit of having a rotation leadership at the KYPA.
"We did meet as 15 members of parliament from the Azimio coalition party and I decided as Babu Owino to step down from my position as secretary general and give a chance to other new members of parliament to get to serve us in various positions.
"I stepped down, Hon. Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West) also stepped down as deputy secretary general since he is now minority whip and Hon Hezena Lemaletian (nominated senator) stepped down as treasurer and we gave these opportunities to other members," Babu said in a video.
The Embakasi East MP added that he also does not need the association and instead, it needs him.
"Do I look like someone who can be kicked out of KYPA? It is KYPA that needs Babu, it is not Babu who needs KYPA."
The legislator further noted that at the time, they had only served for one year in the parliamentary association, save for him. He had served as SG for five years in the previous parliament.
Babu said their exits were in the best interest of the association, urging the current leadership to not be swayed by the government and forget to defend the rights of youths.
"It must not be overtaken by the government because this is a caucus that should protect the interests of youths in this nation. Otherwise, there was nothing like Babu being kicked out."
