Wetangula Issues Directive On CCTV Footage Capturing MP Charles Were's Last Movements
Wetangula revealed that the footage will assist the police in expanding the scope of their investigation and uncovering any possible leads related to the MP's shooting.
Marvin Chege 
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to put together all CCTV footage which captured Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong'ondo Were's presence in Parliament on the day he was assassinated.
Speaking on Wednesday, May 7 during during the requiem mass of MP Were, Wetangula revealed that the footage will assist the police in expanding the scope of their investigation and uncovering any possible leads related to the MP's shooting.
"I have instructed the clerk of Parliament to put together all our CCTV footage on the activities and movements of Were. From the time he arrived at the gym at 6 am until the time he left parliament at 7 pm. That material will assist the police," he announced.
Collage photo of the late Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were. /VIRAL TEA KE
This comes after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen suggested that those behind the murder of the lawmaker may have worked with people close to him to carry out the brazen act.
While speaking in Meru County, Murkomen revealed that police are narrowing in on both the shooters and those who helped coordinate the attack.
He expressed disappointment that some members of the MP’s inner circle, who were expected to protect him, may have betrayed him, further noting that more arrests are expected in the coming days as investigations progress.
"It is within my knowledge that we have made significant progress in arresting the perpetrators and their collaborators. It will shock you that this was a very heinous crime that was done in a very cavalier manner, involving people who ordinarily should have taken care of the interests of the MP," he stated.
"We want to affirm that the government will bring those perpetrators to book. Their discipline and punishment will be an example for those who think that they can hide from such crimes."
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) previously arrested several suspects in connection with the killing, including individuals who were close aides to the late Kasipul MP.
During the operation, the DCI recovered two pistols—a Retay Falcon and a Sarsilmaz—along with nine rounds of 9mm ammunition. Investigators also seized a bag and a pair of shoes that matched the description of items worn by one of the suspects at the scene. All recovered items have been sent for forensic analysis.
The MP was fatally shot along Ngong Road after leaving Parliament on Wednesday, April 30. A postmortem later confirmed that he had been shot five times.
During the requiem mass, Wetangula also urged Members of Parliament to submit their security personnel for a fresh round of vetting, explaining that the initiative is meant to enhance the safety of lawmakers.
He also noted that the vetting process would help assess the integrity and reliability of the officers assigned to protect them.
"I want to encourage each one of you to submit your security detail for vetting, for us to get to know what kind of security you have. Kikulacho ki nguoni mwako," he remarked.
