Betrayal came from an unexpected source. The man tasked with safeguarding him may have been the one who led him to his assassins. On that tragic day, trust was broken, and Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were’s life was abruptly ended.
Kenyans have expressed disbelief and sorrow following revelations that former Kasipul Member of Parliament Ong’ondo Were was betrayed by individuals within his trusted circle.
These reactions followed a KTN special report that acquired exclusive CCTV footage, which provides disturbing insights into how the legislator was followed, betrayed, and ultimately killed on April 30, 2025.
Surveillance footage, examined by investigators, uncovers a carefully planned plot allegedly assisted by Ong’ondo’s own bodyguard, Alan Omondi Ogola, who is accused of meeting with attackers both prior to and on the day of the murder.
According to the report, on the morning of April 30, Ong’ondo reached the Parliament Building at 6:39 a.m., dressed in a red jersey with a Kenyan label, black-and-white striped pants, and black shoes.
He was transported in a vehicle registered KDD244V. Investigators indicate the MP had intended a brief visit to the gym, a personal routine before beginning his day.
After approximately ten minutes, Ong’ondo directed his driver, Walter Ueno, to return the V8 to their home in Karen and instead collect his son’s Toyota Crown (KDM783A).
Investigators suggest this decision was made due to safety concerns that morning.
From Bunge Towers via Ukulima parking and later toward Family Bank, Ong’ondo’s travels were monitored by over 1,000 CCTV cameras along Parliament Road, Harambe Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, City Hall Way, and Abera Street.
The KTN investigation demonstrates how persistence, diligence, and commitment in investigative journalism can produce a comprehensive news report.
Footage reviewed by KTN apparently shows the MP’s vehicle being discreetly followed. At 3:18 p.m., a man identified as Isaac Kuria, alias “Kush,” believed to be the shooter, is observed walking along Parliament Road carrying a black sling bag.
Minutes later, a vehicle registered KAZ 645Z, reportedly obtained by suspect William Imoli (alias Imo), headed toward Family Bank, closely accompanied by a motorcycle with another attacker. Investigators claim this was the vehicle carrying the MP’s assassins.
The surveillance portrays a systematic scenario: vehicles and motorcycles strategically placed, individuals moving in and out of view, and interactions indicating coordination.
By 4:17 p.m., Omondi Ogola was seen meeting a suspect allegedly involved in the shooting, just 20 minutes before Ong’ondo was delivered to his killers.
CCTV footage shows the bodyguard making phone calls and moving urgently between locations, fueling suspicions of involvement.
Footage also reveals unidentified women and men who briefly interacted with Ong’ondo’s vehicle hours before the shooting.
The MP is seen conversing with colleagues inside the National Assembly lobby, apparently oblivious to the danger approaching.
In what would be his final gesture to fellow legislators, Ong’ondo entered his car, accompanied by the bodyguard later accused of arranging the deadly encounter.
The tragic conclusion occurred near the City Hall roundabout along Ngong Road, where Ong’ondo was ruthlessly shot while his vehicle momentarily paused at a traffic light.
CCTV cameras remained inactive at the precise moment of the killing, raising questions about whether the assailants were aware of surveillance blind spots.
Investigators have reconstructed a timeline demonstrating the exact coordination between vehicles and motorcycle riders that facilitated the attack.
From the borrowed police-registered vehicle to movements across Parliament Road, Ukulima parking, and Family Bank, the footage reveals a disturbing sequence of premeditated action.
Currently, five suspects face murder charges before Justice Diana Kavetza.
They include William Imoli (alias Imo), Edwin Odor Odiambo (alias Machuanim), Abel Ochieng (alias Dev Kalo), Isaac Kuria (alias Kush), and Alan Omondi Ogola, the MP’s bodyguard.
Prosecutors allege Ong’ondo was handed over to his killers, representing one of the most shocking betrayals in Kenya’s political history.
Family members continue to seek answers, questioning why Ong’ondo was targeted and what grievance could have justified such a brutal execution.
The CCTV footage provides a unique and unsettling glimpse into the planning and execution of a high-profile assassination.
Every movement, meeting, and vehicle arrangement highlights the extent of planning involved in the killing of a sitting MP in broad daylight.
Kenyans who viewed the report offered various comments, with one identifying themselves as @theblackcola stating, “Betrayal comes from those close to you.”
“My observation of the entire incident was so right. There was everything wrong in the bodyguard’s reaction when they were attacked. Not a single bullet fired to his position, not a single bullet fired by him, not even a walk out to follow up the killer with atleast a misplaced shot?? I think he should be the principal suspect,” wrote @willielastborn.
As the case progresses, questions persist: Who ultimately ordered the killing? How extensive is the betrayal within the MP’s inner circle? And can justice finally be served for Ong’ondo, whose life was cut short in one of Kenya’s most audacious political assassinations?