In the aftermath of the shocking murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were, Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has ramped up its pursuit not with brute force, but with precision, patience, and modern policing techniques that signal a new era in criminal investigations.
The latest breakthrough came on Wednesday when two more suspects, Edwin Oduor Odhiambo alias Abdul Rashid and Dennis Sewe Munyasi, were arrested in what sources describe as a “forensically driven operation.” Their apprehension marks a total of six suspects in custody since the investigation began in earnest on Sunday.
But it wasn’t just the arrests that caught public attention it was what came next.
Acting on intelligence and suspect cooperation, detectives were led to Odhiambo’s residence, where a cache of items was discovered: two pistols identified as a Retay Falcon and a Sarsilmaz along with nine rounds of 9mm ammunition. More crucially, a bag and footwear matching descriptions from the crime scene were recovered, possibly sealing the suspects’ link to the shooting.
All items have now been submitted for forensic testing, including ballistic analysis and DNA comparison steps that highlight the growing reliance on scientific evidence to build airtight cases in high-profile crimes.
As Kenya grapples with the tragic loss of a sitting MP, what’s emerging is more than just a murder mystery. It’s a revealing glimpse into how the country’s investigative agencies are evolving: using technology, data, and strategy to close in on those who once believed they could outrun justice.
