Three suspects linked to MP Were murder back in court

Three suspects linked to the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were were back at the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday as the court convened to issue further directions in the ongoing case.

So far, five individuals have been charged with murder.

The three suspects, Lake Basin officer Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Calo, William Shigali, and Edwin Odhiambo were initially arraigned on June 5 but did not take a plea pending a mandatory mental assessment.

The suspects, who have now been in custody for 50 days, are seeking release on bail.

However, Justice Diana Kavedza ordered their continued detention at Nairobi Remand Prison for 14 more days to allow time for the completion of the assessments.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against all five suspects.

According to the DPP, investigations indicate that the accused conspired and murdered MP Were on April 30, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m.

The incident occurred at the City Mortuary Roundabout along Valley Road, within Kilimani Sub-County, Nairobi County.

Photos by Ruth Wamboi