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Three, Including Parastatal Executive, Charged with Murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has instituted criminal proceedings against three men for the murder of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, the Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency.
William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, and Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo were charged before the Kibera High Court, where they all pleaded not guilty to the murder charge before Lady Justice Diana Kavedza.
The accused persons, jointly with others not before the court, are alleged to have murdered Hon. Were on the night of April 30, 2025, at around 7:40 p.m.
The incident reportedly occurred at the City Mortuary Roundabout along Ngong Road in Kilimani Sub-County, Nairobi County.
The DPP filed an affidavit through the investigating officer urging the court not to grant the accused persons bond or bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.
The court was told that during the arraignment of the accused persons on June 4, 2025, Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo issued an explicit order to one of the prosecution counsels in open court—a fact that was duly noted by the Judge.
The DPP opposed the bond, stating that the firearm used to fire the fatal bullet was recovered from Edwin, linking him directly to the murder.
William is alleged to have driven the vehicle used to trail the MP from Parliament, while Ebel reportedly procured a mobile phone and fraudulently registered a SIM card used in coordinating the murder.
The prosecution further revealed that William and Ebel had constant communication with another suspect, who was the deceased’s bodyguard. The said suspect is expected to be charged with murder before the Milimani High Court.
The court also heard that Edwin was found in possession of two firearms, one of which was allegedly used in the murder of the MP and had also been involved in a series of other criminal activities in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties.
According to the autopsy report, the late MP sustained multiple gunshot wounds, all entering from the left side of his body.
The recovered bullets, metallic jackets, and spent cartridges were submitted for ballistic analysis.
The prosecution has lined up 35 witnesses to testify in the case.
The court directed the probation officer to prepare a detailed pre-bail report. The case will be mentioned on July 17, 2025, for further directions.
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