The killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were has shocked many Kenyans and sparked serious concern about the growing insecurity even in broad daylight and in what should be the most secure parts of Nairobi. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Inspector General of Police have already begun investigations into the brutal shooting that ended the life of the legislator.
On Wednesday evening, DCI Director Mohamed Amin, Nairobi police chief George Seda, and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo visited Nairobi Hospital where the MP was confirmed dead. He had been rushed there after being shot at close range while stuck in traffic near the City Mortuary roundabout. Initial reports indicate that the MP was being followed by gunmen riding on a motorcycle from Parliament all the way to where the shooting took place. Witnesses say the attackers appeared well-organised and executed the plan within seconds, firing directly at the MP’s vehicle before escaping without trace.
This boldness has raised many questions about the failure of security surveillance in the city and whether there was a lapse in intelligence gathering, considering the victim was a sitting Member of Parliament.
Authorities acted quickly to secure the scene and begin investigations. The area was cordoned off and forensic experts were called in to collect evidence, including CCTV footage, shell casings, and witness statements. According to police sources, this will be treated as a full-scale murder case and detectives are already piecing together details from traffic cameras and communication data to track the suspects.
There are also questions surrounding how the assailants knew the MP’s movement in such detail, suggesting possible internal leaks or people close to the victim being involved. The killing has sparked political reactions, with leaders from across the country demanding answers and calling for swift justice. Some have accused the government of allowing the country to fall into a state where leaders and ordinary citizens alike no longer feel safe on the roads or in public spaces. Others are worried this could be a politically motivated assassination, especially given that the attack happened just moments after the MP left Parliament.
The death of Charles Ong’ondo Were is not just the loss of a lawmaker, but a disturbing signal that security systems are under strain or being undermined. As investigations continue, many are hoping that the truth will come out and those responsible will face the law.
But even more important, this tragedy should be a turning point for the country to fix the loopholes in security, protect all citizens equally, and stop the rising trend of targeted killings.
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