ODM Party speaks after fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Were
The party said Were had spent most of the day in Parliament and left the building at 6:15 pm, shortly before he was killed by a gunman.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called for swift police action following the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were along Ngong Road in Nairobi on Monday evening.
The party said Were had spent most of the day in Parliament and left the building at 6:15 pm, shortly before he was killed by a gunman.
His sudden death has left the party and the country in mourning.
"We have received with shock and disbelief the tragic death of the Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were-MP Kaspul at the hands of a gunman along Ngong road, Nairobi this evening," read a statement from the party.
ODM said the MP had actively participated in the day’s proceedings before heading out, only to be gunned down moments later.
"Hon. Were was in parliament the better part of the day and left at 6:15 pm after participating in business of the day," the statement added.
The party expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as a painful moment for his family, his constituents in Homabay County, and his colleagues.
"While we join his constituents, the people of the great county of Homabay, his family, colleagues, and friends in mourning, we call on the police to investigate the shooting incident and bring the culprits to book," said the statement.
ODM assured the public that it would provide a more detailed update at a later time.
"We shall issue a comprehensive statement in due course," it added.