Charles Ong'ondo Were, an opposition MP in Kenya, was shot dead in what police are treating as a targeted killing. Witnesses reported that a motorcyclist opened fire on Were's car while it was stationary at a traffic light in Nairobi. Were had previously expressed fears for his safety. His death has drawn condolences from President William Ruto, who called for a full investigation. Were was a member of the Orange Democratic Movement, and his killing has raised alarms about political violence in Kenya, with reactions from various political leaders highlighting national concern.
Police said bystanders witnessed the passenger of a motorcycle open fire on the MP's car while it was stopped at the junction.
Kenyan President William Ruto expressed his condolences to Were's family and urged police to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
Were served as a legislator for the constituency of Kasipul, in western Kenya, under the banner of the centre-left Orange Democratic Movement.
Odinga challenged the results of the 2022 election after losing to Ruto, claiming in a petition to the Supreme Court that the poll had been tainted.
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