Published on April 30, 2025 by Kariuki Mwangi
Last Updated on 1 year by Kariuki Mwangi
Kasupul MP Ong’ondo Were shot dead
Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were has been shot dead by unknown assailants.
The legislator was fatally shot at around 7.30pm on Wednesday along Ngong road in Nairobi, near the City Mortuary roundabout.
Eyewitnesses reported that Were was attacked by two assailants who were riding a motorbike. According to the eyewitnesses, one of the gunmen reportedly alighted from the motorbike and opened fire at close range, fatally wounding the MP.
The unknown attackers appeared to have specifically targeted the MP, as his driver escaped the incident unharmed.
Traffic police officers who were stationed nearby witnessed the shooting. MP Were was rushed to Nairobi Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The MP has been facing a backlash from his constituents some who allege that he is fond of influencing violence targeted at those who do not support him.
The motive of the killing remains unknown.
