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. 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 Arati’s rising profile shakes Gusii politics as Matiang’i faces hurdles PREMIUM Western votes: Sifuna wave forces Mudavadi back to drawing board PREMIUM Fresh twist in battle for Sh100bn Kiambu land 'bought in barter trade' PREMIUM Cash-strapped TUK given 30 days to pay Sh6.4bn pension debt 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 Court blocks hiring of 23-year-old chief in Mandera over age limit row Judge questions how recruitment panel bypassed 35-year age threshold. PREMIUM Western votes: Sifuna wave forces Mudavadi back to drawing board The former Sabatia MP is rallying the region to back Dr Ruto’s re-election for political survival. Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
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.
PREMIUM Court blocks hiring of 23-year-old chief in Mandera over age limit row Judge questions how recruitment panel bypassed 35-year age threshold.
PREMIUM Western votes: Sifuna wave forces Mudavadi back to drawing board The former Sabatia MP is rallying the region to back Dr Ruto’s re-election for political survival.
Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
