Were's murder Stories

Kasipul MP Charles Were’s bodyguard, driver spoke and held meetings with suspects before the murder
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

Police say the murder was orchestrated through multiple meetings in Nairobi and Homa Bay long before the MP was shot.

Kasipul MP Were murder case: Suspects to know fate on Friday as police seek to detain them for 30 days
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 08, 2025

Preliminary investigations reveal that Were's bodyguard and driver were in communication with suspected planners and executors of his murder.

Were murder probe: Detectives trace suspicious call to MP's bodyguard belonging to deceased woman
Amina Wako  |  May 08, 2025

Detectives are focusing on a mystery caller who reached out to the MP’s bodyguard on April 30 at around 2:40 pm roughly five hours before the MP was f...

Concerns raised over DPP's handling of Baby Pendo's murder case
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2025

The rights groups are concerned that the publishing of the witnesses' names seems to have been done deliberately.

Body of Kasipul MP Were arrives in Homa Bay ahead of burial
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

Were's body was flown from Wilson Airport in Nairobi before landing at Kabunde Airstrip, where it was received by hundreds of mourners.

Lawyers want politician Aroko produced in court as probe into MP Were's murder continues
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 08, 2025

Lawyer Danstan Omari argued that Aroko’s constitutional rights had been grossly violated since his arrest in connection with the MP’s murder.

Five more suspects in murder of Kasipul MP Were to be arraigned
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 08, 2025

According to detectives, the pair gave conflicting statements about their knowledge and actions during the shooting, prompting their continued detenti...

Three charged with murder of 17-year-old Gaala Adan in Wajir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

According to reports, Gaala Adan, born on January 1, 2008, was married to Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, 40, in a ceremony on February 22, 2025, at the Dagah...

Congolese man sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering his Kenyan lawyer girlfriend
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

The court heard that the couple, who were engaged and planning to get married, had a falling out on the night of the incident.

Kasipul MP Charles Were died from five gunshot wounds, post-mortem reveals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 05, 2025

Four suspects, William Imoli Shigali, Juma Ali Haikai, Douglas Muchiri Wambugu and David Mihigo Kagame, have since been arrested and arraigned in conn...

Police seek 30-day detention of officer, three others linked to Kasipul MP Were’s murder
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

The police requested the court to allow the detention of the suspects at different police stations, namely Ruaraka, Muthaiga, Capital Hill, and Kilima...

Four police officers charged with murder of Baby Pendo, 39 others in 2017 post-poll chaos
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

This case marks the first time that police officers have been charged under the International Crimes Act, a significant step in the pursuit of justice...

Baby Pendo murder case: DPP drops charges against six senior police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

The National Police Service informed the court that Mohammed Baa, who is linked to the brutal killing of Baby Samantha Pendo remains at large, years a...

Baby Pendo murder case: Eleven police officers to be charged with crimes against humanity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

They are accused of orchestrating or enabling violent police operations that led to the death of Baby Pendo and 39 other civilians during protests tha...

Four suspects linked to criminal gang arrested over Kasipul MP Charles Were murder
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

The probe has now been extended to Kasipul Constituency in Homa Bay County, as detectives investigate the possibility of political motives behind the...

Slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were to be buried on May 9 in Homa Bay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The plans for the late ODM MP’s final journey are already in motion, with the funeral arrangements being coordinated by different teams from Parliamen...

DCI: We’ve narrowed down to potential suspects in Kasipul MP Charles Were’s murder
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

The DCI revealed that the breakthrough came after an extensive review and reconstruction of the MP’s final movements, from Parliament to the location...

Autopsy for slain Kasipul MP Charles Were set for Monday as DCI probes targeted killing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

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 ongo...

Inside hunt for Kasipul MP Were’s killers: Forensics, CCTV trail and a chilling motorcycle hit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

Police say CCTV footage from Wabera Street captured a hooded man carrying a bag monitoring the MP’s vehicle while it was parked near the M-Pesa shop.

Refugee seeks court order for DCI to investigate brother’s death at Kakuma resort
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 01, 2025

Claude Mutaratara, the petitioner, claims his brother, Derick Ingabire, died at the resort on March 21, 2024, but no investigations have been conducte...

A marked man? Kasipul MP Charles Were shot dead weeks after warning his life was in danger
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

In a series of videos that have now surfaced, the late legislator spoke openly about threats to his life, alleged plans by unknown individuals to elim...

Wetang’ula orders urgent probe into Kasipul MP’s killing, demands enhanced security for leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Following the killing of the MP, Speaker Wetang’ula said he had instructed the police boss to take swift action and report back to the House.

"Withhold bail for my daughter's killer", Mother's emotional plea to court
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 29, 2025

Mutinda, who allegedly killed the deceased after she reportedly rejected his overtures, will remain in custody for 30 days awaiting a bail and bond ru...

Body of 17-year-old refugee girl killed after refusing forced marriage to be exhumed Friday for autopsy in murder case
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2025

Wajir Principal Magistrate Roselyn Aganyo expressed her concern, saying further delays were likely to destroy the evidence required for justice.

Obado: I did not kill Sharon Otieno, I told my wife, son about my affair with her
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

Sharon was murdered in 2018, and Obado was charged with her murder alongside his aide Michael Oyamo and Casper Obiero. They all denied the charges but...

Probes into brutal killing at KNH ongoing as state vows justice, enhanced hospital security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

While appearing before the National Assembly Security Committee on Tuesday, Murkomen confirmed that detectives are working to uncover the full details...

KWS officers to face legal action over killing of Issack Abdulla Jarso, CS Murkomen says
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The CS was responding to a question by Garsen MP Ali Wario, who sought answers on the status of the case, the motive of the killing and what the gover...

Shakahola massacre: Court of Appeal reinstates 191 murder charges against Paul Makenzie
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The judges on Friday emphasised that the 191 charges stem from the same facts and form a single transaction, making them permissible under the law.

Supreme Court upholds Ruth Kamande’s life sentence for murder
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

She was convicted after stabbing Farid Halim 25 times, leading to his death.

Agnes Wanjiru's murder: Justice still elusive as Kenya grapples with legal, diplomatic quagmire
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 10, 2025

While the UK allowed a Kenyan multi-agency team to travel and interrogate the suspect, the outcome of that mission has never been made public by Kenya...

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