Kasipul MP Charles Were murder: Five now charged after new suspects added to trial
Ogola and Kuria had initially been facing charges in separate proceedings at the Milimani Law Courts.
The trial over the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were took another twist after the High Court in Kibera added two more suspects — his bodyguard, Allan Omondi Ogola, and Isaac Kuria, also known as Kush — to the case already involving three other individuals.
Ogola and Kuria had initially been facing charges in separate proceedings at the Milimani Law Courts.
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However, the cases have now been consolidated and transferred to the Kibera High Court, where the two will be tried alongside William Imoli, alias Imo; Edwin Odhiambo, alias Machuani; and Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Calo.
All five appeared before Justice Diana Kavedza on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to the murder charges relating to the MP’s killing in Nairobi earlier this year.
Justice Kavedza stated that, despite the court recess, the ruling on bail for the first three accused, Imoli, Odhiambo and Ochieng, would still be delivered on August 14.
“We will be on recess, but the ruling on bail for the first three accused will still be delivered on August 14,” she said.
Ogola and Kuria, now listed as the fourth and fifth accused, were informed that they would have to wait longer for a decision on their bail applications.
The judge directed that a probation officer prepare pre-bail reports within 30 days, after which their lawyers would be permitted to make final submissions.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, through State Counsel Gichuhi, opposed the release of the two, noting that an affidavit objecting to bail had already been filed on July 18.
To facilitate coordination during the court process, Justice Kavedza approved their transfer from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison to Nairobi Remand Prison. She also granted a request for them to be held in separate cells to assist with logistics and safety.
Kuria, who reported feeling unwell during the session, was directed to receive urgent medical attention following the judge’s orders.
The case is scheduled to return to court on September 22, 2025, for further updates on the bail applications for the two newly added suspects.
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