President William Ruto has called for a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, urging the police to ensure that those behind the killing are brought to justice.
In a condolence message on Thursday, the President expressed sorrow over the lawmaker’s death and offered prayers for his family and constituents.
"May God grant the family and the people of Kasipul strength to bear with the loss of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were," said Ruto.
He called on the National Police Service to swiftly investigate the incident and hold the perpetrators accountable.
"We urge the police to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident. Those responsible must be held to account."
Were was shot dead on Wednesday night along Ngong Road near City Mortuary. Police believe the killing was targeted and predetermined.
The National Police Service said the fatal shooting of Ong’ondo Were appears to have been both “targeted and predetermined,” raising alarm over the motive behind the brazen attack on a sitting legislator.
In a statement released by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, he said reports confirmed by the Nairobi Regional Police Commander were that, at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a white Toyota Crown vehicle came to a stop at a red traffic light on Ngong Road, near the City Mortuary roundabout.
Police said according to eyewitnesses, a motorcycle carrying a rider and a pillion passenger stopped alongside the car.
“The pillion passenger approached the vehicle and fired shots at the passenger side before jumping back onto the motorcycle and speeding away,” police said.
The driver of the car and a male passenger, both unhurt, managed to rush the injured MP to Nairobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
“The nature of this crime appears to be both targeted and predetermined,” the police spokesman added.
