Charles Ong'ondo Were, a Member of Parliament from the Kasipul constituency and a member of the opposition ODM party, was shot dead in Nairobi by gunmen on motorcycles.
The attack occurred along Ngong Road, and Were was pronounced dead at the hospital. The assassination has sparked widespread mourning among Kenyan lawmakers and raised concerns about political violence and security in the country. Authorities are investigating the incident, but the assailants remain unidentified.
The killing has intensified calls for improved protection of public officials.
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Tragic Assassination: Kenyan MP Shot Dead
Charles Were, a Kenyan lawmaker from the Kasipul constituency, was fatally shot at close range by gunmen on motorcycles in Nairobi. The MP, part of the opposition ODM party led by Raila Odinga, was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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