KTN airs exclusive CCTV footage of MP Ong’ondo Were’s assassination, giving Kenyans a chilling look at the moments leading to the targeted killing of Kasipul legislator Charles Ong’ondo Were on Ngong Road in Nairobi last year. The station obtained the video stirring fresh debate over security for public figures and the slow pace of justice in high-profile murders.
The footage captures the final stretch of Were’s journey before gunmen on a motorcycle struck. It shows his vehicle leaving Parliament grounds, stopping briefly at an Emesa shop where his bodyguard handled some cash, and then moving towards the fatal spot near the Nairobi Funeral Home roundabout.
Suspects trail him closely from outside the National Assembly, keeping pace until the attack. Police described the hit as premeditated from the start, with one rider dismounting to fire multiple shots through the window at close range. MP Were dead on the spot, leaving behind a family and constituents in shock.
This isn’t the first time CCTV has surfaced in the case. Earlier clips from Parliament and nearby areas helped detectives trace the killers’ path, leading to arrests, including the alleged motorcycle rider and others linked to planning.
A bodyguard turned state witness after a plea deal, and the director of public prosecutions charged five suspects with murder. Trials kicked off earlier this year, with one key figure missing from court appearances, sparking drama at Milimani Law Courts. Detectives even analysed a threatening text sent to Were’s phone days before the shooting, treating it as a major clue.
Just months earlier, in February 2025, he told colleagues and the media about threats, saying he felt marked. The MP represented Kasipul under the Orange Democratic Movement banner and was known for his outspoken style on local issues and national politics.
His death drew condemnation from President William Ruto, who ordered a swift probe, and from the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which called it a direct attack on democracy. Opposition leaders rallied around his family, demanding answers and better protection for lawmakers.
The KTN release comes as the investigation drags on, with public frustration growing over delays. Some wonder why fresh angles keep emerging months later, while others see the footage as vital evidence that could push the case forward.
Social media buzzes with reactions, from calls for tougher security to questions about who benefited from silencing Weir. Babu Owino, another vocal MP, appeared on KTN earlier, claiming state involvement through certain figures, though those allegations remain unproven and hotly disputed.
For Were’s constituents in Homa Bay County, the video reopens wounds. They remember him as a fighter for better roads, schools, and jobs in a region often overlooked.
His widow and children received public sympathy, with tributes pouring in from across the political divide. The assassination highlighted dangers politicians face when challenging powerful interests or speaking out on sensitive matters.
Police promise the footage aids their work, but many Kenyans want more than clips; they want convictions and an end to the fear.
The case of Charles Ong’ondo Were stands as a grim reminder that even elected leaders aren’t safe on city streets.
Whether this exclusivity pushes the truth closer or simply revives pain remains to be seen. One thing is clear: the search for justice continues, and every frame matters in piecing together what really happened that night on Ngong Road.
