KENYA: Kasipul Member Of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Shot Dead In Nairobi, Kenya 

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya

Kasipul Member of parliament (mp), Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead on the evening of April 30, 2025, in a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the nation.

Preliminary reports indicate that he was attacked by two gunmen on a motorbike along Ngong Road near City Mortuary.

Authorities have stated that the motive behind the murder remains unclear.

Following the shooting, Ong’ondo’s body was transported to Nairobi Hospital, where an emotional gathering of colleagues rushed to pay their last respects.

Among those present were Director Of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Nairobi police boss George Seda, and Principal Secretary interior Raymond Omollo.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that the MP was caught in a traffic jam when the assault occurred.

He had just left Parliament and was en route to Mbagathi Road when the assailants struck, smashing the window of his vehicle and shooting him at close range.

Fellow legislators have expressed their grief over the shocking news.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi recalled his last conversation with Ong’ondo, describing a distressing moment. “I was with my colleague just this afternoon in Parliament, chatted, laughed, and he told me I need a conversation with you, mambo si mazuri.

His exact words. Five hours later, he is no more. The news is shocking,” Amisi stated.

Ong’ondo was first elected in 2017 and was re-elected in 2022 on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket.

In his time in Parliament, he served on the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation. He held a Bachelor of Business Management and a Diploma in Business Management from Mt Kenya University, as well as a Certificate in Computerized Accounting from Meru University.

Before entering politics, he held various leadership roles in the private sector.

The motive for the attack is still under investigation as police continue to gather evidence related to the case.

Leaders from across the political spectrum have called for thorough investigations to bring those responsible to justice.