Police Recover Murder Weapon in Assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were By [Your Name] Nairobi, Kenya – May 7, 2025 Police have recovered a pistol believed to have been used in the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, following a major operation in Kayole’s Chokaa area. The weapon, along with a second firearm, a suspect’s bag and shoes, police uniforms, mobile phones, and more than USD 4,800 in cash, was seized during the raid. Forensic analysis has linked the recovered pistol to at least three other crimes committed in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, suggesting that the weapon was part of a broader criminal enterprise. Detectives say the killing appears to have been orchestrated by a well-funded and highly organized network. Four suspects—William Imoli Shighali alias Omar Shakur, Juma Ali Haikal (a serving police officer), Douglas Muchiri Wambugu, and David Mihigo Kagame—are currently in custody. A court has granted police 30 days to hold them as investigations continue. Authorities are still hunting for additional suspects, including a boda boda rider and another police officer believed to have played a coordinating role in the hit. Investigators say the suspects used a now-deactivated SIM card that was registered under a false identity to communicate. In a surprising turn, MP Were’s driver and bodyguard—both of whom escaped the attack unscathed—have also been detained after giving conflicting statements to police. The body of the slain legislator is scheduled to be flown to Homa Bay on Thursday. Burial arrangements have been confirmed for Friday in his home village of Kachien. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, though detectives believe financial and political factors may have played a role. Would you like a version of this formatted for print or broadcast?

 

Police have recovered a pistol believed to have been used in the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, following a major operation in Kayole’s Chokaa area. The weapon, along with a second firearm, a suspect’s bag and shoes, police uniforms, mobile phones, and more than USD 4,800 in cash, was seized during the raid.

Forensic analysis has linked the recovered pistol to at least three other crimes committed in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, suggesting that the weapon was part of a broader criminal enterprise.

Detectives say the killing appears to have been orchestrated by a well-funded and highly organized network. Four suspects—William Imoli Shighali alias Omar Shakur, Juma Ali Haikal (a serving police officer), Douglas Muchiri Wambugu, and David Mihigo Kagame—are currently in custody. A court has granted police 30 days to hold them as investigations continue.

Authorities are still hunting for additional suspects, including a boda boda rider and another police officer believed to have played a coordinating role in the hit. Investigators say the suspects used a now-deactivated SIM card that was registered under a false identity to communicate.

In a surprising turn, MP Were’s driver and bodyguard—both of whom escaped the attack unscathed—have also been detained after giving conflicting statements to police.

The body of the slain legislator is scheduled to be flown to Homa Bay on Thursday. Burial arrangements have been confirmed for Friday in his home village of Kachien.

The motive behind the killing remains unclear, though detectives believe financial and political factors may have played a role.

May 07, 2025