Ong'ondo Were: 5 Photos of Late MP's Widows, Children
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula led fellow leaders in consoling the family of the slain Kasipul MP, Charles Ong'ondo Were, at their Nairobi home
- The high-profile delegation offered emotional support and pledged to help the grieving family
- TUKO.co.ke compiled images showing Were’s widows, Anne and Margaret, as well as his children
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula led a group of politicians in visiting the family of the late Kasipul MP, Charles Ong'ondo Were, who was shot dead in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 30.
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The leaders visited the MP’s Nairobi home to console the grieving family following the tragic incident.
Wetang'ula was joined by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who also serves as the secretary general of the ODM Party.
TUKO.co.ke compiled photos of Were’s family.
1. Politicians support Were’s family
Other prominent leaders present included Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, Lang'ata MP Jalang’o, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma.
Photos from the visit showed the politicians engaging with the family, offering words of comfort, and standing in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
During the visit, Margaret Were, the elder of the MP’s two wives, welcomed the delegation and expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support from the political fraternity.
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2. What did Margaret Were say?
Margaret acknowledged the strength the family had drawn from the leaders’ presence.
The widow also expressed concerns about the future of the children left behind, some of whom are still in school or seeking employment.
She asked for continued support and kindness from the political class as the family navigates life after Were’s passing.
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3. What did Anne say?
Anne, the MP’s younger wife, also thanked the guests for standing with them during their time of grief.
She expressed how much their visit meant to the family, noting that the show of unity and compassion had uplifted them emotionally.
The leaders in attendance reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the family and called on investigative agencies to move with urgency to find and prosecute those responsible for the MP’s murder.
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4. What did Moses Wetang'ula say?
Wetang'ula emphasised the need for justice and assured the family of Parliament’s full backing in giving the late MP a dignified send-off.
He further called on politicians to be careful, noting that the same could happen to them.
Wetang'ula encouraged the leaders to increase their security.
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5. What did Ong'ondo Were’s children say?
Boid Were addressed the leaders, standing tall and courageously honouring his father.
He swore that the family would remain strong and try to continue Were’s legacy.
Another son of the slain MP thanked Kenyans and legislators for their unwavering support and urged them not to forget about the family.
Immaculate reiterated her brother’s comments, thanking the leaders for visiting the family.
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Where will Ong'ondo Were be buried?
The slain MP will be laid to rest on Friday at his Kachien village home, Kasipul constituency.
Ong'ondo's body, which is at the Lee Funeral home, will be airlifted from Wilson Airport, Nairobi, on the morning of Thursday, May 8, to Kabunde Airstrip in Homabay county.
After landing, the body will be transported to Agoro Sare Primary School in his constituency for his constituents to pay their last respects.
Several politicians, including MPs, senators, and governors, are expected to attend the second-term MP's funeral. The deceased's family asked mourners to maintain peace during Ong'ondo's funeral, calling for speedy investigations to bring the killers of their loved one to book.
Ong'ondo was killed less than four months before his 59th birthday.
Did Ong’ondo Were build house for 2nd wife?
In other news, Anne shared a heartbreaking moment during a gathering attended by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, revealing that her late husband had built her a home but tragically passed away before ever spending a night in it.
She spoke of the deep sorrow of seeing their dream cut short, a sentiment that moved many in attendance.
Caren Nyota, Head of Entertainment Desk, contributed to this article, adding details of where Ong'ondo Were will be buried.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
