A shocking incident unfolded in Nairobi on Wednesday when Charles Were, a Kenyan lawmaker, was fatally shot while stopped at a traffic light. This brutal attack, described by police as "targeted and premeditated," occurred in broad daylight, raising concerns about political safety in the region.
Kenyan Lawmaker Assassinated in Nairobi Shooting
Kenyan Lawmaker Assassinated in Nairobi Shooting
The targeted killing of opposition politician Charles Were shakes Nairobi as police investigate.
Witnesses reported that the assailant, riding as a passenger on a motorcycle, approached Were's vehicle and opened fire into the passenger side before fleeing the scene. Although the motive remains unclear, President William Ruto has called for a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice. The Orange Democratic Movement party, representing Were, condemned the incident, likening it to a "gangland-style execution." As tensions rise in the country, frustration with the current government continues to grow, exacerbated by recent tax hikes and social unrest.
In the wake of this tragic event, questions about political stability in Kenya and the safety of public officials are more pressing than ever.
A timeline of rapid developments in this situation will unfold as authorities take action and the investigation progresses.
In the wake of this tragic event, questions about political stability in Kenya and the safety of public officials are more pressing than ever.
A timeline of rapid developments in this situation will unfold as authorities take action and the investigation progresses.
