Kenyans Warned Over Chaos During Assassinated MP Were’s Burial
Gladys Wanga, the governor of Homa Bay, has issued a strong warning to Kenyans who are encouraging or preparing to cause mayhem during the burial of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were.
Wanga addressed the public on Tuesday morning, calling for a peaceful, dignified, and suitable send-off for Were, whose burial is slated on Friday, May 9.
In an emotional appeal, the vociferous governor encouraged Homa Bay locals to stay quiet, patient, and peaceful as investigations into the MP’s murder continued.
Wanga also praised President William Ruto for issuing a clear command requiring the immediate investigation and arrest of the deceased lawmaker’s killers.
“This is a sad, difficult and trying time for Homa Bay following the fatal shooting of Hon. Charles Were,” Wanga said.
“We have lost a beloved son of our soil, and mourn we must, but I call on all of us to exercise restraint as we continue to mourn.”
I wish to call for a peaceful, dignified, and befitting send-off for Sir Charles Ong'ondo Were on Friday, May 9, 2025. pic.twitter.com/cIj55QUoR4
— Gladys Wanga, E.G.H. (@gladyswanga) May 6, 2025
“We appreciate the firm directions given by the President to expedite the investigations and bring the culprits to book,” she added.
“We take note of the progress and arrests made and look forward to an outcome of the matter.”
Were will be laid to rest on Friday after an autopsy determined his cause of death.
According to Chief Government Pathologist Johannsen Oduor, Were died from severe bleeding caused by five gunshot wounds.
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Oduor confirmed that the five gunshots left two entry wounds in the left forearm, two on the left side of the chest, and one stuck in the spine.
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) conducted investigations, which resulted in the arrest of four individuals, who were arraigned yesterday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Following their arraignment, the court issued a 30-day detention order to allow the homicide investigators to complete their investigations, with each suspect jailed at separate police stations in Nairobi.
“Specialised units, including homicide and forensic teams, are working diligently to uncover all aspects of the crime, including the motive, to ensure a comprehensive investigation,” the DCI announced.
Kenyans Warned Over Chaos During Assassinated MP Were’s Burial
