Prosecutors told the court that the bodyguard, entrusted with the MP’s safety, allegedly played a central role in orchestrating the fatal attack.
The plot is said to have involved several individuals who closely monitored the MP’s movements on the fateful day. CCTV and witness accounts are being presented as evidence.
According to the prosecution, the bodyguard allegedly betrayed Were by guiding assailants to his location along a busy Nairobi road. The betrayal has left many questioning trust in personal security details.
Court heard that the plan involved a combination of vehicles and motorbikes that tracked the MP’s convoy through the city. The attack culminated near a public area in the evening
Investigators claim that one suspect arranged the logistics while another allegedly supplied the firearm used in the killing. The coordination suggests careful planning rather than a spontaneous attack.
The bodyguard and the MP’s driver have been arrested and are currently being questioned in relation to the murder, as the investigation continues to unravel the conspiracy.
In addition, the suspected gunman has denied wrongdoing, alleging mistreatment while in custody. Lawyers for the suspects are challenging some evidence gathered by police.
Ong’ondo Were had reportedly expressed concerns about his safety shortly before his death, adding weight to claims that the attack may have been foreseen by those closest to him.
The trial is ongoing, with prosecutors seeking to prove beyond reasonable doubt how betrayal and conspiracy led to the shocking murder of a sitting MP.
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