Another person of interest arrested in connection with Ong’ondo Were’s murder
In a significant development, detectives have arrested another person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of the Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were on April 30, 2025.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Amos Barasa Kasili was arrested in an intelligence-led operation in the Kibera Darajani area.
In a statement posted by the DCI on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Barasa’s arrest followed a thorough investigation, which included forensic evidence that tied Barasa to the main suspects and placed him at the crime scene.
The detectives further stated that Barasa was identified as the rider of the motorcycle with registration number KMFZ 413W, a Bajaj Boxer used to trail the MP’s vehicle and later as a getaway after the attack, adding that he was found with the same motorcycle at the time of his arrest.
“In an intelligence-led operation, detectives have apprehended Amos Barasa Kasili at the Kibera Darajani area, linking him to the tragic shooting of the late Kasipul MP, Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, which occurred on April 30, 2025,” the DCI statement reads in part.
“It was revealed that Barasa served as the rider of the motorcycle with registration number KMFZ 413W, a Bajaj Boxer, which the assailants used to trail the MP’s vehicle and later as a getaway bike after the attack. Upon his arrest, Barasa was found in possession of the motorcycle in question.”
DCI’s findings
According to the DCI, Barasa is a known criminal who poses as a Boda Boda rider and works with armed gangs. The detectives further added that during interrogation, he admitted to being involved in the MP’s murder and said he was paid Ksh50,000 for his role.
“Investigations uncovered that Barasa is a habitual criminal who masquerades as a Boda Boda operator, often collaborating with armed criminal gangs during their operations. During interrogation, he disclosed his involvement in the crime, revealing that he had been engaged by the main actors and received a payment of Ksh. 50,000 as part of his compensation,” the DCI statement reads in part.
In addition, the detective noted that the motorcycle found with Barasa matches the one seen on CCTV near Parliament trailing Were’s vehicle.
“Additionally, the motorcycle recovered from Barasa matches the description of the bike captured by CCTV footage near Parliament, which was seen trailing the late MP’s vehicle,” the DCI statement reads in part.
Detectives say Barasa is being processed for arraignment as investigations continue, with authorities committed to ensuring justice is served.
“Barasa is currently being processed for arraignment as investigations continue, with authorities committed to ensuring that justice is served,” the DCI statement concluded.
