Kenyan lawyer and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has sparked widespread social media reactions after humorously offering his legal services to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Following breaking news of the club's legal troubles in England, the outspoken politician posted a light-hearted message on Facebook. He asked about the details of the case and the cost of travel to the United Kingdom.
"Ati Manchester City wako na kesi gani? Kwani kufika UK ni shingapi?" wrote Babu Owino.
Social Media Users React with Humour
Online followers flooded the comment section with humorous takes regarding the MP's playful gesture. Social media user @Dshab Bbsha expressed strong confidence in the lawmaker's legal skills.
"But I know you very well if you will represent them as a lawyer, they can win the case." posted @Dshab Bbsha.
Similarly, @Iddye Iddye noted the MP's clear legal ambitions, stating: "You want to represent them as a lawyer?"
Meanwhile, @Jofo KE suggested that the football team urgently required legal backing. "Man city needs you more than they need Premier League football," commented @Jofo KE.
Skepticism Over Legal Defence
However, other observers expressed doubts about whether any legal strategy could alter the outcome for the English champions. User @Angel Josephine pointed out the scale of Manchester City's existing defence team. "They had 56 lawyers still wataenda championships."
Weighing in on the strength of the evidence, @Lewis Butatila noted that the prosecution case appeared formidable. "The evidence presented is prima facie. Just like Danstan puts it, you can go there and administer painkillers to reduce the pain but at the end of it all, they must face the full force of the law. There's no an escape route," wrote @Lewis Butatila.
Manchester City Charges
The online banter follows a landmark ruling by an independent Premier League commission against Manchester City. The commission found the club guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League financial charges of financial rule breaches spanning nine seasons between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
According to official findings, the club arranged "sham contracts" with commercial partners to disguise secret funding of over £830 million. 
The independent panel spent years reviewing evidence, including 7,000 pages of witness transcripts.
Manchester City released a club statement denying all allegations. The club insisted that "a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists" in support of its position, confirming plans to appeal against the decision.
