Charles Ong'ondo Were, a prominent Kenyan opposition MP, was fatally shot in Nairobi, leading to calls for justice and a thorough police investigation into the attack, which reflects escalating political violence in the country.
Kenyan MP Assassinated in Nairobi: A Nation in Shock
Kenyan MP Assassinated in Nairobi: A Nation in Shock
The targeted shooting of MP Charles Ong'ondo Were raises concerns over political safety in Kenya.
In a brazen attack that has left the nation in shock, Kenyan Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were was assassinated in Nairobi. Witnesses reported that gunmen on a motorcycle trailed Were's vehicle before one assailant opened fire at close range on Wednesday evening. According to police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the incident appears to be a calculated and targeted attack.
Prior to the shooting, Were had disclosed threats to his life only two months earlier, indicating a troubling climate of political violence in the country. Following the incident, his driver and bodyguard, though unharmed, rushed the injured MP to Nairobi Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
The shooting took place along Ngong Road—an area frequently patrolled by police officers and equipped with security cameras, leading authorities to quickly initiate an investigation. President William Ruto has vowed to uncover the truth behind the assassination, insisting that those responsible must be held accountable.
Were, representing the Kasipul constituency with the Orange Democratic Movement led by Raila Odinga, was known for his courageous stance in Parliament. Fellow legislators expressed their grief over the loss, with Parliament Speaker Moses Wetang'ula labeling the incident "devastating". Odinga, who led the opposition in the recent elections, described Were's death as a significant loss to the nation, condemning the "cold-blooded" nature of the attack.
The shocking nature of this event has reignited discussions regarding the safety of politicians in Kenya, raising urgent calls for protective measures amid an alarming surge in politically motivated violence.
Prior to the shooting, Were had disclosed threats to his life only two months earlier, indicating a troubling climate of political violence in the country. Following the incident, his driver and bodyguard, though unharmed, rushed the injured MP to Nairobi Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
The shooting took place along Ngong Road—an area frequently patrolled by police officers and equipped with security cameras, leading authorities to quickly initiate an investigation. President William Ruto has vowed to uncover the truth behind the assassination, insisting that those responsible must be held accountable.
Were, representing the Kasipul constituency with the Orange Democratic Movement led by Raila Odinga, was known for his courageous stance in Parliament. Fellow legislators expressed their grief over the loss, with Parliament Speaker Moses Wetang'ula labeling the incident "devastating". Odinga, who led the opposition in the recent elections, described Were's death as a significant loss to the nation, condemning the "cold-blooded" nature of the attack.
The shocking nature of this event has reignited discussions regarding the safety of politicians in Kenya, raising urgent calls for protective measures amid an alarming surge in politically motivated violence.
