Good work, Kaluma tells police on MP Ong'ondo Were murder probe

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma/FILE

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called on the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to intensify efforts in investigating the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were.

Kaluma has also urged for transparency and regular public updates as the country awaits justice.

In a post on his X handle on Sunday, Kaluma expressed confidence in the initial steps taken by law enforcement agencies but emphasized the importance of sustained momentum and public accountability in unravelling the circumstances surrounding the high-profile murder.

“I’m encouraged by the commitment shown by the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations towards unravelling the brutal killing of the Honourable Charles Ong’ondo Were,” Kaluma stated.

“I ask them to put in more effort and regularly report progress to the nation.”

Police had earlier said the suspect linked to the macabre murder of the Kasipul Member of Parliament was arrested on Sunday morning in Nairobi.

Detectives handling the probe said they also recovered a car that the suspect and his accomplices were using in their mission.

Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, confirmed they have what he termed a breakthrough in the probe with the arrest of the suspect.

“We have one key suspect, and we are looking for more,” he said.

He said detectives are pursuing a murder.

The team handling the case was talking to the suspect to surrender the killer weapon, state the motive, his accomplices and the motorcycle they used at some point.

The suspect has also been placed at all the routes that the MP used before he was shot on April 30, 2025.

MP Were’s killing has sent shockwaves across the country, prompting calls from political leaders, civil society, and citizens for a thorough and impartial investigation.

Kaluma earlier stressed the need for law enforcement agencies to assure the public that justice will not only be done but be seen to be done.

“This is not just about one leader; it is about the safety of all citizens and the integrity of our justice system,” Kaluma added.

“We owe it to Hon. Were’s family, his constituents, and the nation to ensure that no stone is left unturned.”

The gunman who pulled the trigger killing, Were at a traffic jam in Nairobi wore a hood to hide his identity. 

The killer was captured near where Were stopped to make financial transactions on his way from the Parliament Building. 

The man had a rider riding him from Parliament Building to City Hall Way, Wabera Street, Kenyatta Avenue, Jakaya Kikwete Road and later to Valley Road where the shooting happened on Wednesday, April 30 at about 7.30 pm. 

They also had a car that they used in escaping, detectives have revealed.