People trusted by Kasipul MP Charles Were helped plan his murder - Interior CS Murkomen
Murkomen disclosed that detectives had pieced together crucial intelligence pointing to betrayal by individuals within the slain legislator’s inner circle.
Some of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were’s close allies collaborated with his killers to orchestrate his assassination, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed.
Speaking on Wednesday in Meru, Murkomen disclosed that detectives had pieced together crucial intelligence pointing to betrayal by individuals within the slain legislator’s inner circle.
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“We have made very significant progress in arresting the perpetrators and their collaborators, and it will shock you to note that this was a heinous crime done in a cavalier manner, involving people who ordinarily should have taken good care of him in his interest,” Murkomen said.
The CS, however, did not mention names, but said the suspects will be brought to justice and their punishment will serve as a warning.
“The suspects will be brought to book and serve as an example. Their punishment will be an example to anyone who thinks they can run away from the law,” he said.
Were was gunned down in Nairobi’s evening traffic on Wednesday, April 30, by an assailant whose accomplice was riding a motorbike. The murder, according to investigators, bears the hallmarks of a carefully planned hit carried out by a criminal network with access to substantial resources.
More arrests
Earlier on Wednesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said two more suspects had been arrested in connection with the MP’s killing. The suspects, identified as Edwin Oduor Odhiambo alias Abdul Rashid and Dennis Sewe Munyasi, were reportedly found in possession of firearms.
“Upon their arrest, the duo led investigators to Odhiambo’s house where a bag and footwear matching the description of those worn by one of the suspects at the scene of the incident were recovered,” the DCI said in a statement.
“All items have been submitted for forensic examination.”
The arrests came two days after four other suspects were arraigned in court over the murder. Prosecutors told the court that more suspects were being pursued, including a police officer believed to have played a central role in the killing.
Meanwhile, leaders across the political divide gathered at the Consolata Shrine in Nairobi on Wednesday to attend the requiem mass for the fallen MP. The service drew emotional tributes and calls for restraint and compassion in political discourse.
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot urged Kenyans to reject hatred, warning that the country’s moral compass was being lost.
“Let us not normalise hate against another human being. We are slowly eroding our moral fabric. To disagree is human, but to hate is not human,” he said.
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed cautioned against those celebrating the MP’s death, reminding them that politicians, too, have families.
“People who celebrate the death of a leader, please stop it. Politicians are also fathers, husbands, and have families. If you have a problem with a politician, wait for the elections and deal with him then,” he said.
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang appealed for peace during Were’s final rites in his home county.
“When we go to Homa Bay, let the home of our departed brother not be a battle zone. Let it be a comfort zone for the family,” Kajwang said.
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