Kasipul MP Charles Were's family demands justice following his killing
The family has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to move swiftly in tracking down those responsible for the MP’s murder.
The family of Charles Ong’ondo Were, the slain Kasipul Member of Parliament who was gunned down in Nairobi on Wednesday evening, is demanding justice.
Led by his brother Luke Were and his son Boyd Were, the family said the killing, which shocked them beyond comprehension, is highly suspicious and warrants a thorough investigation.
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“The manner in which MP Were lost his life is unacceptable. We want those who killed him arrested,” Luke said.
The family has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to move swiftly in tracking down those responsible for the MP’s murder.
Boyd remembered his father as a man deeply committed to both his family and constituents, describing his leadership as exemplary.
“My father was dedicated to his work. He spent the better part of his time fulfilling the pledges he made to the people who elected him,” he said.
The family spoke during a visit by MPs and other leaders from Homa Bay County, where the late MP hailed from, to his home in Karen.
ODM leaders led by Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga speaks about the death of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were at his Karen Home in Nairobi. (Barack Oduor)
The delegation was led by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga, who described the killing as shocking and tragic.
Meanwhile, the National Police Service (NPS) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting, which occurred on Wednesday evening along Ngong Road.
According to a police statement, the incident took place at around 7:30 pm near the City Mortuary roundabout. A white Toyota Crown vehicle — reportedly carrying the MP and two others — had stopped at a red traffic light when a motorcycle with two occupants pulled up beside it.
“According to reports confirmed by the Nairobi Regional Police Commander, at around 7:30 pm, a white Toyota Crown vehicle came to a stop at a red traffic light on Ngong Road, near the City Mortuary roundabout,” read the statement.
Eyewitnesses said the pillion passenger dismounted and approached the car before opening fire on the passenger side, where Were was seated. The assailant then fled the scene on the same motorcycle, which sped off before any intervention could take place.
“Eyewitnesses have indicated that a motorcycle carrying a rider and a pillion passenger stopped alongside the car. The pillion passenger approached the vehicle and fired shots at the passenger side before jumping back onto the motorcycle and speeding away,” the statement added.
The driver and another passenger, who were both unharmed, rushed the injured MP to Nairobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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