US EditionKenya: 2 Additional Suspects Arrested in Connection to Kasipul's MP Were's Murder
- On May 7, 2025, Kenya’s main criminal investigation agency publicly called on Philip Nahashon Aroko to turn himself in immediately in connection with the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were.
- The summons followed the April 30 killing near Nairobi's Valley Road and came after the victim's family and local leaders urged investigations into both executors and sponsors of the crime.
- Police have arrested four suspects, recovered two pistols, a bag, and footwear linked to the scene, and are conducting forensic ballistics on firearms suspected to be involved in multiple crimes.
- Aroko, described as a person of interest and represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, pledged full cooperation stating, “I have nothing to hide” and will comply with the DCI’s directive promptly.
- The investigation remains active with authorities promising thorough efforts to identify all parties involved, while the recovered evidence and arrests could unveil the network behind the MP’s assassination.
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Phone Linked to Deceased Woman Traced to MP Were’s Bodyguard Before Assassination - Nairobi Wire
Investigators probing the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were have uncovered critical leads that are rapidly advancing the case. A suspicious phone call made just hours before the MP’s death and the recovery of the murder weapon have emerged as pivotal breakthroughs in the ongoing investigation. Sources close to the case revealed that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are zeroing in …
5 suspects linked to Kasipul MP murder appear in court
Police want five more suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, including his security guard, driver, and neighbour at the rural home, remanded in custody for 30 days to finalise investigations. Principal Magistrate Irene Gichohi is expected to make a ruling on the detention application tomorrow (Friday) at the […]
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