Fresh revelations into the killing of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Hon Charles Were, have shocked the country. According to Thursday’s People Daily, one of the suspects involved in the shooting was reportedly paid a large sum of Sh850,000.
What is even more alarming is that this suspect was also promised full protection from arrest, indicating a deep and well-connected network behind the murder. The publication points out that those who financed the killing are believed to be powerful individuals with strong political or institutional influence.
Their influence was so strong that the suspect was confidently assured that he would not be arrested, making it clear that this was not just a random act of violence but a carefully coordinated and well-funded operation.
The motive behind the killing is still not fully known to the public, but the latest arrest has sparked hope that justice may finally be within reach.
A board member from the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) was arrested in Nakuru in connection to the plot. He is suspected of playing a key role in financing the hit on the MP. This arrest is being seen as a major step forward by investigators who have been under intense pressure to deliver answers, especially with the funeral set for tomorrow.
Many Kenyans, particularly from Kasipul, have expressed anger and disappointment over the slow pace of justice. However, this new development has brought a bit of hope to the grieving community. People close to the late MP have always suspected that his death was politically motivated.
The fact that money and a promise of protection were involved now makes it harder to ignore those suspicions. It appears the suspect did not act alone and had full backing from individuals who had something to gain from the MP’s death.
What remains concerning is whether these powerful financiers will also face justice or if the investigation will stop at the hired hands. The fear now is that the suspect may still be protected by those same forces, and the case could be interfered with before it reaches its conclusion.
Even as the family and friends prepare to bury Hon Charles Were, they are demanding full justice, not just for the sake of closure but also to send a message that political assassinations will not be tolerated.
The people of Kasipul want answers, and they want those who planned, paid for, and promised protection in this brutal killing to face the full force of the law. Whether that will happen remains a point of focus, but the arrest of the LBDA board member marks a turning point in this dark chapter of Kenya’s political scenes.
