Moses Wetang’ula Mourns Charles Were After Shooting, Demands Swift Investigations: "Loss to Kenya"
- The tragic death of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were has shaken the political landscape, leaving leaders across the country in mourning
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, deeply shocked by the loss, called Were’s death a cowardly act, emphasising that it robbed the nation of a fearless leader
- In his tribute, Wetang'ula honoured Were’s courage and dedication, stating that the MP’s death was not just a loss to his family and Kasipul but to all of Kenya
- Wetang'ula urged for swift justice, calling for comprehensive investigations into the shooting and reassuring the public that Parliament would closely monitor the process
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - The political landscape has been shaken following the tragic shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were, who was gunned down on Wednesday, April 30 evening.
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His untimely death has sparked a wave of grief from leaders across the country, with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula leading the call for swift and thorough investigations.
Wetang'ula, who expressed his shock and sorrow upon receiving the news of Were’s death, described the incident as a callous and cowardly act that robbed the country of a dedicated and fearless leader.
Wetang'ula's tribute to Ong'ondo Were
In a heartfelt statement, Wetang'ula paid tribute to Were's courage, noting his commitment to serving the people of Kasipul and Kenya at large.
"It is with profound shock and unspeakable sorrow that I have this evening received the devastating news of the fatal shooting of Hon. Ong’ondo Were, the Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency, in an incident that occurred along Ngong Road near City Mortuary, Nairobi," Wetang'ula said in his statement.
Wetang'ula emphasised that Were’s death was not only a personal tragedy but a national loss, as he had played a key role in shaping the political discourse in Kenya.
"The loss of Were is not just a tragedy to his family and the people of Kasipul, but also a big loss to the people of Kenya. He was a man deeply committed to the democratic ideals and service to the people he represented," Wetang'ula said.
Wetang'ula's call for justice
Wetang'ula, who was among the first leaders to speak out following the shocking news, called for immediate and comprehensive investigations into the incident.
The Speaker demanded that the relevant authorities identify and apprehend those responsible for the killing.
"As we mourn our departed dear friend and colleague, I call upon our security and investigative agencies to undertake thorough investigations to bring to book those responsible for this heinous and cowardly act," Wetang'ula urged.
In his statement, Wetang'ula also appealed to Kenyans to remain calm and allow the investigative process to unfold.
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He reassured the public that parliament would remain actively engaged, monitoring the progress of the investigations while staying in close contact with the bereaved family.
"In this time of national grief, I urge all Kenyans to remain calm and allow due process to take its course. The leadership of Parliament is actively engaged and will continue to monitor the progress of investigations while remaining in close contact with the bereaved family," Wetang'ula added.
How was Ong'ondo Were killed
The fatal shooting took place around 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 30, when Were was ambushed near the City Mortuary roundabout along Ngong Road, Nairobi.
According to eyewitnesses and police reports, two assailants on a motorcycle trailed Were’s white Toyota Crown.
The gunman dismounted the motorcycle, approached the vehicle, and fired several shots at the passenger side, fatally injuring the MP.
They then fled the scene, leaving behind a shaken driver and another male passenger who were unharmed.
Witnesses described the act as brazen, especially considering the area’s security and the fact that traffic police officers were present at the roundabout during the attack.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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