𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐏: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

TANDAO MEDIA —National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for an in-depth investigation into the tragic shooting of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were.

The Speaker, speaking passionately at Lee Funeral Home where he led a group of lawmakers to pay their respects to the late MP, condemned the senseless act as cowardly and demanded swift justice for the perpetrators.“This is a despicable and cowardly act that cannot go unpunished. We must ensure that those responsible are brought to justice without delay,” Wetang’ula asserted emphasizing the need for accountability in this tragic incident that occurred on Wednesday evening.

Furthermore, Wetang’ula stressed the importance of reform within the security apparatus responsible for safeguarding Members of Parliament. He proposed a comprehensive retraining and reequipping of police officers assigned to protect lawmakers to ensure they are adequately prepared for their duties.“Parliament will collaborate closely with the National Police Service to enhance the capabilities of officers assigned to protect MPs,” Wetang’ula declared, urging legislators to fully utilize their security personnel for their own safety.

The body of the late MP is set to be airlifted to Homa Bay County on Thursday, with his burial scheduled for Friday in Kachien Village, Kasipul Constituency.

The funeral is expected to attract a multitude of high-ranking dignitaries and political leaders from all corners of the country to pay their respects to the fallen hero.

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As the nation mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant, the call for justice grows louder, echoing Wetang’ula’s plea for a thorough investigation and swift action against those responsible for this tragic event. Let us honor the memory of Charles Ong’ondo Were by ensuring that justice prevails and accountability is upheld in the face of such senseless violence.