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In a shocking incident on April 30, 2025, Kenyan Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was assassinated in Nairobi.
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According to online reports, The Kasipul constituency representative was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle while his vehicle was stopped at a traffic light on Ngong Road. Police have described the attack as “targeted and premeditated.”
Were, a member of the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), had recently expressed concerns about threats to his life and unrest in his constituency. His assassination has raised alarms about political stability in Kenya, a country with a history of election-related violence. President William Ruto has ordered a thorough investigation, while ODM leader Raila Odinga condemned the killing as a “cold-blooded” act.
The incident underscores the need for enhanced security measures for public officials and a commitment to political tolerance in Kenya.
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