IG Kanja Clarifies on Government Official’s Link to Charles Were’s Murder
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has refuted claims that a senior government official is under investigation in connection with the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Were.
Addressing the media on Friday, May 9, Kanja dismissed the reports as baseless speculation. He emphasized that the police had already outlined the individuals currently under investigation in an official statement released on Thursday, May 8.
Kanja stressed that the information circulating in the media about a top government figure being a suspect had no basis. He maintained that the investigation is being conducted professionally and based solely on evidence gathered so far.
“The claims that a senior government official may be involved are merely rumours. I stand by the report we issued yesterday,” Kanja stated.
He further explained that investigations are ongoing, and the possibility of further arrests has not been ruled out. Should the suspects already in custody provide credible leads pointing to other individuals, the police will act accordingly.
Meanwhile, political leaders, particularly from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), have responded with mixed reactions. While they have commended the police for acting swiftly in apprehending suspects, they have also demanded further action to bring the masterminds behind the killing to justice.
ODM leader Raila Odinga, speaking during the funeral of the late MP, expressed concern that only the foot soldiers had been apprehended. He called on the authorities to arrest those who orchestrated the murder.
“The police have only arrested the agents; the author of this crime must be brought to book. This is a political assassination,” Odinga remarked.
He drew parallels to past political killings in Kenya, noting the case of Tom Mboya, who was shot by Nahashon Njenga. Njenga had mentioned a “big man” who was never brought to justice. Odinga warned that such patterns must not be allowed to repeat.
Charles Were was fatally shot on April 30, just minutes after leaving Parliament. The incident occurred along Ngong Road, and has since sparked widespread political and public outcry, with demands for accountability and transparency in the ongoing investigation.
The police have reiterated their commitment to pursuing the case to its conclusion, guided by facts and evidence.
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IG Kanja Clarifies on Government Official’s Link to Charles Were’s Murder
