Caption for the landscape image: Mystery caller link to arrest of Kasipul MP Charles Were bodyguard, driver Thursday, May 08, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was gunned down by a motorcycle assassin near Nairobi Funeral Home, minutes after leaving Parliament. Photo credit: File | Nation By Kamore Maina Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related At around 2.40pm on April 30, a call was made to the cellphone of an aide of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. The aide, who was at Parliament Buildings at the time, had a conversation with the caller that lasted one minute and 10 seconds. PREMIUM What autopsy on assassinated MP reveals as four suspects detained One of the suspects claimed he is a police officer, which detectives are seeking to verify. PREMIUM From Kasipul to Meru and back: MP Charles Were’s cash and controversy Slain MP made his name and wealth in Meru town before he plunged into politics. PREMIUM MPs: The Charles Were we knew Many of his colleagues simply referred to him as “Sir Charles”. PREMIUM Murdered MP’s battles: How Kasipul became hotbed of violence Violence started springing up in the constituency in 2019 and worsened as 2022 elections approached. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
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PREMIUM From Kasipul to Meru and back: MP Charles Were’s cash and controversy Slain MP made his name and wealth in Meru town before he plunged into politics.
PREMIUM MPs: The Charles Were we knew Many of his colleagues simply referred to him as “Sir Charles”.
PREMIUM Murdered MP’s battles: How Kasipul became hotbed of violence Violence started springing up in the constituency in 2019 and worsened as 2022 elections approached.
PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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