The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an update on the ongoing investigation into the death of Kasipul MP Charles Were.
In a statement on Friday, May 2, the DCI confirmed that a specialized team was deployed to the scene immediately after the incident and collected critical evidence.
"Immediately after the incident was reported, a team of detectives from the DCI Homicide Bureau, supported by forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory, was deployed to the scene. The team meticulously examined the crime scene and collected critical evidence essential to the investigation's progress," the DCI said.
Additionally, the DCI noted that an investigative team has reconstructed the final movements of Were, adding that findings have pointed to a calculated attack.
"Detectives have forensically reconstructed Hon. Were's movements from Parliament to the location of the shooting. This detailed analysis has yielded significant leads, enabling investigators to narrow down to potential suspects.
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"While the motive for this heinous act remains under investigation, preliminary investigations suggest that this was a targeted and premeditated act. The DCI is pursuing all angles to uncover the circumstances surrounding this incident," the DCI added.
Further, the agency said an autopsy is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 5, as part of efforts to establish Were's exact cause of death.
"An autopsy led by Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, to provide further insights into the cause of death and support the investigation," the DCI noted.
The DCI also expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of the late MP, urging the public to remain patient as the investigation unfolds.
"The DCI extends its heartfelt condolences to Hon. Were's family, parliamentary colleagues, constituents, and friends during this difficult time. We urge the public to remain calm and refrain from speculation as our teams work diligently to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation. We are committed to holding those responsible accountable and delivering justice to Hon. Were's family and the nation," the DCI concluded.
Were was on Wednesday evening, April 30, shot and killed by unknown assailants on a motorcycle on Ngong Road, Nairobi County.
According to the investigators, the MP left the parliament buildings at around 7PM and was accompanied by his driver and bodyguard.
CCTV footage showed Were's Toyota Crown vehicle driving towards City Hall Way before taking a turn onto Wabera Street, where it stopped briefly.
Were’s bodyguard then alighted, walked into an M-Pesa shop and deposited Ksh20,000 on behalf of the MP who remained in the car.
It was at that moment that CCTV footage in the street captured a hooded man carrying a bag and monitoring the MP’s vehicle.
At around 7:19 PM, Were's vehicle left Wabera Street and headed towards Kenyatta Avenue before the driver changed route and joined Ralph Bunche Road to avoid traffic before joining Argwings Kodhek Road.
The MP and his team were then caught in a traffic snarl-up along Valley road, with the suspect who was seen monitoring them in Wabera street trailing them again on a sports bike.
When the MP's vehicle stopped at a red light, the gunman disembarked from the bike, walked up to the car, and fired four shots through the passenger window at close range.
The attacker then sprinted back to the bike, which sped off towards the Nairobi CBD.
