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On the evening of April 30, 2025, Kenyan politician Charles Ong’ondo Were, the Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency in Homa Bay County, was shot and killed in Nairobi in what authorities described as a targeted and premeditated assassination.

Were was gunned down by armed assailants riding a motorcycle near the City Mortuary roundabout along Ngong Road while returning home from Parliament.

Police confirmed the gunmen opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene, and he was later pronounced dead upon arrival at Nairobi Hospital.

Investigations quickly revealed that the attack was well‑planned, involving multiple meetings and surveillance, according to CCTV footage shown in court.

Prosecutors allege that one of the plotters was his own bodyguard, who allegedly met with suspects before the killing, pointing to betrayal from within Were’s inner circle.

Five suspects, including the bodyguard and other key individuals, have been charged and are currently facing trial, with courts denying bail amid threats made by one suspect against a prosecutor.

The post mortem report showed that Were was shot five times, with the bullets causing fatal damage to vital organs, leaving investigators to classify the attack as execution style.

His death sent shockwaves through Kenya’s political class and public. Leaders, including opposition figures, condemned the killing and demanded a thorough probe, stressing that such violence undermines democratic norms.

At his burial in Kasipul, family members and community leaders urged authorities to ensure justice is served.

The case remains one of Kenya’s most high‑profile political murders in recent years, raising serious questions about political violence, security for public officials, and accountability in the justice process.