Autopsy for slain Kasipul MP Charles Were set for Monday as DCI probes targeted killing
The DCI on Friday said the autopsy will be led by Dr Johansen Oduor, the Chief Government Pathologist, and will play a key role in supporting the ongoing probe.
A post-mortem on the body of the late Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were will be conducted on Monday, May 5, 2025, as detectives continue investigations into his fatal shooting.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Friday said the autopsy will be led by Dr Johansen Oduor, the Chief Government Pathologist, and will play a key role in supporting the ongoing probe.
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Detectives from the DCI Homicide Bureau, working with forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory, were deployed to the scene shortly after the shooting.
The team conducted a detailed examination of the area, documented evidence, and began piecing together what happened.
According to the DCI, investigators have retraced the MP’s movements from Parliament to the scene of the shooting. This has helped develop critical leads and focus the search on possible suspects.
“Preliminary investigations suggest that this was a targeted and premeditated act,” the DCI said.
The motive is still under investigation, and detectives are pursuing all possible leads.
The killing happened at around 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 30, near the City Mortuary roundabout. Two men on a motorcycle are said to have approached the MP, with one of them getting off and shooting him at close range before fleeing.
Grief and anger
The incident has sparked grief and anger among leaders and citizens, with many pointing to past warnings the MP had given in public that now seem deeply troubling.
Until his death, Were was serving his second term in Parliament, having been elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022 on an ODM ticket.
He was a member of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation, and the Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity.
The DCI has urged the public to stay calm and avoid speculation.
“We urge the public to remain calm and refrain from speculation as our teams work diligently to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation,” the agency said.
Condolences were extended to Were’s family, colleagues in Parliament, constituents, and friends. The DCI said it is committed to ensuring justice is served.
“We are committed to holding those responsible accountable and delivering justice to Hon. Were’s family and the nation.”
The DCI has asked anyone with information that may help the investigation to report to the nearest police station or call the toll-free lines 999, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203).
Detectives are still piecing together the events that led to the shooting, and the DCI has promised to keep the public informed on the progress of the case
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