A post-mortem examination on the body of slain Kasipul Member of Parliament Ong’ondo Were is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025. The procedure, to be conducted by Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, is expected to offer critical forensic insight as police intensify investigations into what is now being treated as a targeted assassination.
The National Police Service confirmed the upcoming autopsy, noting its importance in advancing the probe. “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,” read an official statement.
Were was shot dead on Wednesday evening, in an attack that authorities say bore the hallmarks of premeditation. Investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have reconstructed the MP’s movements from Parliament up to the time of the fatal shooting.
“This detailed analysis has yielded significant leads, enabling investigators to narrow down to potential suspects,” police said, indicating progress in the case.
While the motive remains under scrutiny, early findings have shifted the case away from robbery or random violence. “While the motive for this heinous act remains under investigation, preliminary investigations suggest that this was a targeted and premeditated act,” the statement continued.
Detectives are now pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, with law enforcement agencies under pressure to deliver answers swiftly amid growing public concern over political security and the brazenness of the killing.
