MP Charles Were killing: Post-mortem set for Monday as DCI chasing 'significant leads'

A post-mortem examination on the body of slain Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, as detectives intensify investigations into his fatal shooting.

Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor will lead the autopsy, which the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says is expected to offer “further insights into the cause of death and support the investigation.”

The DCI, in a statement released on Friday, provided an update on the progress of the probe, days after the shocking killing of the legislator, describing the act as “targeted and premeditated.”

“Immediately after the incident was reported, a team of detectives from the DCI Homicide Bureau, supported by forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory, was deployed to the scene,” read the statement signed by DCI Communications Director John Marete.

“The team meticulously examined the crime scene and collected critical evidence essential to the investigation's progress.”

Detectives have since reconstructed Were’s movements from Parliament to the location where the shooting occurred.

The forensic analysis, the investigative agency said, has produced “significant leads,” enabling investigators to narrow down to potential suspects.

While the motive remains unclear, investigators believe the attack was not random.

“The DCI is pursuing all angles to uncover the circumstances surrounding this incident,” the statement adds.

“The DCI extends its heartfelt condolences to Hon. Were's family, parliamentary colleagues, constituents, and friends during this difficult time.”

In a call for public support, the DCI urged: “We appeal to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the nearest police station or use our toll-free lines: 999, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203).”