Kenyan police have made significant progress in the investigation into the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were, with several suspects now in custody. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the individuals were positively identified at the crime scene through earlier leads. Investigators also recovered crucial evidence tied to both the crime and the suspects, some of whom were identified as members of organized criminal gangs like ‘Mjahidin’, known for involvement in armed robberies in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.
The fatal shooting occurred on April 30, 2025, near the City Mortuary roundabout in Nairobi, where MP Were was ambushed by two gunmen. The incident has sparked outrage and political tension, with senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders demanding a comprehensive investigation and threatening to withdraw from the Kenya Kwanza-ODM working agreement if the investigation is not expedited.
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the government will leave no stone unturned in the hunt for the killers of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged leaders to shun reckless remarks on the murder, emphasizing the importance of a thorough and impartial investigation.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is following crucial leads in the fatal shooting and has urged public support to aid in the investigation. Authorities are working to determine the motive behind the assassination and have called on the public to avoid speculation.
The murder of MP Were has highlighted concerns about political violence and security in Kenya, prompting calls for increased protection for public officials and a reevaluation of security measures. As the investigation continues, the nation watches closely, hoping for justice and the restoration of political stability.
