Charles Ong’ondo Were
Charles Ong’ondo Were was a Kenyan politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Kasipul. He was known for his active participation in legislative matters and held the position of Vice-chairperson of the Committee on Cohesion at the time of his death. Ong’ondo Were was tragically killed in Nairobi when he was shot by unknown assailants, an event that has shocked the local community and raised concerns about security in the region.
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Charles Ong'ondo Were is the Kasipul MP whose murder case is being heard in court.
Charles Ong'ondo bodyguard orchestrated Kasipul MP killing, court hears
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Charles Ong'ondo Were was fatally shot in Nairobi after allegedly being trailed by his killers.
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The Kasipul seat remained vacant following the fatal shooting of MP Charles Ong'ondo Were on April 30.
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Charles Ong’ondo Were was the former MP whose successor is being elected in Kasipul.
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Charles Ong’ondo Were's fatal shooting led to the vacancy of the parliamentary seat prompting the by-election.
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Charles Ong’ondo Were was a Member of Parliament whose family is pushing for an investigation into his murder.
Family of late Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were pushes ODPP to act on murder suspectsKenya· 2025-06-26
MP Charles Ong'ondo Were was shot dead in the streets of Nairobi by gunmen on a motorcycle.
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United Kingdom· 2025-05-26
Murkomen cited the straightforward nature of the murder case of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were.
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Charles Ong’ondo Were was a Member of Parliament whose murder is being investigated.
Getaway rider in Kasipul MP Were's murder arrestedKenya· 2025-05-14
The late MP’s family to remain stolid amid the criticisms, and ignore ‘Kenyans online’ asserting that they were unbecoming and ‘heartless’.
Irony of the disconnect between electorate and its leadershipKenya· 2025-05-12
Ong’ondo was shot dead on Ngong road, Nairobi by gunmen on a motorcycle in a suspected assassination on April 30.
Constituents unrepresented as electoral gaps persistKenya· 2025-05-11
Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead in traffic, sparking social media reactions.
The scorn in a tired overused shoe thrown at the PresidentKenya· 2025-05-11
Charles Ong’ondo Were was a fierce defender of Gladys Nyasuna Wanga who was recently killed by an assassin.
Wanga weeps rivers for Were, roasts Ruto's UDAKenya· 2025-05-10
Raila was at it again during the burial of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were.
Dribbling Raila dishes out hope amid growing discord in ODMKenya· 2025-05-10Charles Ong’ondo Were was the MP who was murdered.
Murder: Aroko remanded for 7 days MP Were's killingKenya· 2025-05-10
Charles Ong'ondo Were was a slain MP whose death is described as a political assassination.
More controversy as slain MP is laid to restKenya· 2025-05-10
The fatal shooting of the two-term MP on Wednesday, April 30, has set a bad precedent and risks ushering in an era of unhealthy political competition for the country’s democracy.
Raila calls for probe into Ong'ondo Were killing as he is laid to restKenya· 2025-05-09
Charles Ong’ondo Were was a Kasipul MP who was brutally murdered.
Selective justice? Why Ong'ondo's case was acted on as others shelvedKenya· 2025-05-08Charles Ong’ondo Were was murdered on April 30 in Nairobi.
MP Were murder: Suspects arraigned, not chargedKenya· 2025-05-08
Charles Ong’ondo Were is the MP whose death is being investigated, leading to the detention of Philip Aroko.
Petition filed to have detained Aroko presented in court 'dead or alive'Kenya· 2025-05-08
Charles Ong'ondo Were was the Kasipul MP who was murdered.
Police identify murder weapon linked to Kasipul MP Ong'ondo WereKenya· 2025-05-08Charles Ong'ondo Were was described by his counterparts in Parliament as a good man who interacted well with everyone.
Ong'ondo Were: Double life and secrets that follow him to the graveKenya· 2025-05-08
Charles Ong'ondo Were was a Kasipul MP who was shot dead on April 30.
Ong'ondo killing: Two more arrested, police recover pistols and ammunitionKenya· 2025-05-08
Charles Ong’ondo Were was the Member of Parliament who was brutally killed.
Wanted: Businessman Philip Aroko asked to surrender to policeKenya· 2025-05-07Charles Ong’ondo Were was the Kasipul Member of Parliament who was assassinated.
Police officer among four detained over Kasipul MP's killingKenya· 2025-05-06
Charles Ong'ondo Were, a Kasipul MP, died from excessive bleeding after being shot five times by unknown gunmen.
Kasipul MP Charles Were died from excessive bleeding, autopsy revealsKenya· 2025-05-05
Charles Ong’ondo Were was a Kasipul MP whose murder has sparked emotional tributes and political discussions.
Emotional eulogies, political divides mark tributes to Kasipul MPKenya· 2025-05-05
The brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was shocking.
Shun politicians who perpetrate violence in Homa Bay, Mbadi tells partiesKenya· 2025-05-04
Charles Ong’ondo Were was the MP who was murdered in a well-orchestrated assassination.
Police arrest four suspects in the murder of Kasipul MPKenya· 2025-05-04
Charles Ong'ondo Were was a Kasipul MP who complained about threats to his life before his murder.
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