Slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were to be buried on May 9 in Homa Bay
The plans for the late ODM MP’s final journey are already in motion, with the funeral arrangements being coordinated by different teams from Parliament, the county government, and his political party.
The late Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were will be buried on Friday, May 9, a week after he was shot dead in Nairobi.
The burial date was confirmed by a parliamentary funeral committee chaired by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma.
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The plans for the late ODM MP’s final journey are already in motion, with the funeral arrangements being coordinated by different teams from Parliament, the county government, and his political party.
A requiem mass will be held at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi on May 7. The body will then be transported to his rural home in Kasipul on May 8 ahead of the burial ceremony the following day.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said the county government will take part in the burial preparations. She noted that this includes improving the road that leads to the late MP’s home to ease movement for mourners and guests.
The Orange Democratic Movement, the party on whose ticket Were was elected, will drape his casket in party colours during the burial ceremonies.
A delegation of MPs is expected to travel to the late MP’s home today, May 3, for a site visit to coordinate with local teams. They aim to ensure smooth preparations for the funeral.
Security arrangements are being handled by MP Kaluma and Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang. Parliament will also send additional staff to assist with the arrangements.
To support the funeral arrangements financially, an online fundraiser has been launched.
Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara, Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris and Kigumo MP Wangari Mwaniki are in charge of collecting contributions from their fellow MPs.
Governor Wanga has also been assigned to coordinate with various government agencies that may be involved in the preparations.
In Nairobi, the late MP’s home is being managed by Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, Kisumu East MP Rozaah Buyu and Dr Eve Obara. The team will oversee access to the home and ensure that mourners who want to pay their respects are well received.
At the same time, a post-mortem on Were’s body 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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