Charles Ong'ondo
Charles Were | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 31 August 2017 – 30 April 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Oyugi Magwanga |
| Constituency | Kasipul Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1973 or 1974 Homa Bay County, Kenya |
| Died | (aged 51) Nairobi, Kenya |
| Political party | Orange Democratic Movement |
| Other political affiliations | Azimio la Umoja |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Kabarak Primary, Oyugis Secondary School Meru University Mount Kenya University |
Charles Ong'ondo Were (1973/1974 – 30 April 2025) was a Kenyan Member of Parliament.[1][2][3] He was the Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency in Homa Bay County.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Were hailed from the Karabok area in Homa Bay County.[4]
Were held a Bachelor of Business Management and a Diploma in Business Management from Mount Kenya University, along with a Certificate in Computerised Accounting from Meru University.[5][6]
Political career
[edit]Were began his political career in 2017, when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Kasipul Constituency in Homa Bay County. He won the seat on an ODM ticket and was re-elected in 2022.[7]
During his tenure, he served on the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation, focusing on policies related to water resources and agricultural sustainability. Before entering politics, he held executive roles in multiple companies, including Victoria Cleaning Services Ltd, Metrookam Properties Ltd, and Benga Group Holding Ltd.[8]
Assassination
[edit]On the evening of 30 April 2025, Mr. Were was shot dead inside his car by motorcycling gunmen at a traffic stop along Ngong Road in Nairobi.[9] He was 51.[10] Mr. Were had previously said that his life was in danger.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Charles Ong'ondo Were: Kasipul MP shot dead in Kenyan capital Nairobi". BBC. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ Tongola, Mate. "Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo killed in Nairobi". The Standard. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Why MP Charles Ong'ondo Were was a 'marked man'". Daily Nation. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ a b Hinda, Edwin (1 May 2025). "Charles Ong'ondo Were Profile: Education, Politics Net Worth". The Kenya Times. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo shot dead in Nairobi". The Star. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ Njaaga, David. "Tributes pour in for Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were shot dead in Nairobi". The Standard. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ Chandianya, Faith (1 May 2025). "Charles Ong'ondo Were: Education, Career Profile of ODM MP Shot Dead in Nairobi - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Hinda, Edwin (1 May 2025). "Charles Ong'ondo Were Profile: Education, Politics Net Worth". Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Kenya MP's killing appears 'targeted and premeditated', police say". Al Jazeera. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ Njaaga, David (1 May 2025). "Raila demands probe into killing of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were". The Standard. Retrieved 3 May 2025.