Kenyan MP Ong'ondo Were was tragically shot dead in Nairobi, an act confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, who expressed profound shock. The incident occurred around 19:30 local time when Were, a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) representing Kasipul constituency, was attacked by two individuals on a motorcycle. This violence adds to the ongoing political turbulence in Kenya post-2022 elections, where ODM leader Raila Odinga disputed electoral results amid ongoing negotiations to resolve grievances with the current administration under President William Ruto.
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula confirmed the news on his X account, calling the news "devastating." "It is with profound shock and unspeakable sorrow that I have this evening received the devastating news of the fatal shooting of Hon. Ong'ondo Were."
Eyewitnesses said the parliament member was attacked by two people riding a motorbike, local media reported.
Were was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and represented the Kasipul constituency in Homa Bay County.
ODM leader Raila Odinga lost to William Ruto in the 2022, with Odinga later rejecting the results due to alleged irregularities.
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