Ong'ondo Were
Charles Ong'ondo Were was a Kenyan politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Kasipul. His tenure was marked by controversy, with over 20 allegations against him, including violence and intimidation. Ong'ondo's recent death sparked significant public discourse, revealing a growing disenchantment among citizens towards the political elite, as many reacted to his passing with sarcasm rather than sorrow, highlighting a widening chasm between the ruling class and the electorate.
Born on Jan 01, 1978 (47 years old)
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The suspects were pursued in the homestead of former Kasipul MP the late Ong’ondo Were.
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Kenya:
Boyd Were is the son of former Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were.
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Kenya:
Ong’ondo Were's death led to a vacancy in the Kasipul constituency.
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Kenya:
Ong’ondo Were was killed in May this year, with similar circumstances to the shooting of Mathew Kyalo Mbobu.
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Kenya:
Ong'ondo Were was murdered in Nairobi on May 1, 2025.
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Kenya:
Streets have names including Governor Gladys Wanga Street, Orwa Ojode Street, and Ong’ondo Were Street.
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Kenya:
Ong’ondo Were was shot dead in a suspected targeted assassination.
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Kenya:
Ong’ondo Were is the Kasipul MP whose murder Phillip Aroko is linked to.
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Kenya:
Ong’ondo Were was the MP who was murdered, prompting the investigation.
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Kenya:
Ong’ondo Were was a Kasipul MP whose body was transported home for burial after being slain.
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