Homa Bay businessman Philip Nahashon Aroko has been released on KSh 300,000 bail in connection with the murder investigation of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. The court imposed strict conditions on his release as detectives continue piecing together details of the high-profile killing.
Highlights
- Aroko granted bail by JKIA Law Courts in MP Were murder probe.
- Ordered to surrender passport, avoid Homa Bay, and report to police.
- Case tied to late MP Ong’ondo Were’s assassination in Nairobi.
- Over 10 suspects under investigation, including a police officer.
- Court warned Aroko against contacting witnesses or co-accused.
Main Story
Philip Aroko appeared before Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi at the JKIA Law Courts, where he was granted a KSh 300,000 cash bail. The court ordered him to hand over his passport, stay away from Homa Bay County, and report regularly to investigators in Nairobi. He was also barred from contacting any witnesses or other suspects involved in the case.
Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was gunned down near City Mortuary in Nairobi on April 30, 2025, in what police believe was a planned political assassination. Surveillance footage, financial records, and witness statements have linked multiple suspects to the killing, with Aroko being a key figure under scrutiny due to his past political rivalry with the late MP.
More than ten suspects are being investigated, including individuals believed to have supplied weapons and logistics. Police have seized uniforms, cash, and communication devices during raids in Homa Bay and Nairobi. The motive behind the killing is still under investigation, with authorities pursuing leads involving political tensions and financial disputes.
Aroko’s case remains under active investigation, and while he has not been formally charged, his movements and associations will be closely monitored. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is expected to present additional evidence in the coming weeks.
As the nation watches closely, the MP Were murder case continues to unravel — with justice, truth, and political accountability hanging in the balance.
