In a dramatic breakthrough, detectives have arrested Amos Barasa Kasili, a key suspect in the brazen daylight assassination of Kasipul MP Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was gunned down in a daring attack on April 30 near Parliament Buildings.
Barasa was smoked out of his hideout in the densely populated Kibera Darajani area during an intelligence-led operation late last night. He is believed to have been the motorcycle rider who ferried the gunmen that fatally ambushed the MP before speeding off on a Bajaj Boxer, registration number KMFZ 413W — now recovered.
CCTV Footage, Forensics Crack Case Wide Open
Authorities say forensic analysis and CCTV footage were pivotal in linking Barasa to the execution squad. The motorcycle he was found with precisely matches one captured by surveillance cameras trailing Hon. Were’s vehicle moments before the fatal ambush.
Upon interrogation, Barasa reportedly confessed to his role in the attack, revealing he was recruited by the lead assailants and paid Ksh. 50,000 to facilitate the murder plot. His chilling admission has blown the lid off what investigators are now describing as a well-coordinated and paid hit job.
From Boda Boda Rider to Contracted Criminal
Masquerading as a humble Boda Boda rider, Barasa led a double life — moonlighting as a getaway driver for Nairobi’s most ruthless gangs. Investigators revealed that Barasa is a habitual offender, having previously served time at Industrial Area Prison, where he allegedly forged ties with other suspects in the MP’s murder.
Police sources told Channel 15 News that Barasa’s criminal record is extensive and disturbing, further fueling speculation that the assassination may have been orchestrated by a broader syndicate with links to organized crime — and possibly, politics.
Pressure Mounts for Full Disclosure
With Barasa’s arrest, the net appears to be tightening around the remaining conspirators. Detectives remain tight-lipped on whether more high-profile arrests are imminent, but sources indicate that further breakthroughs are expected as the interrogation deepens.
Barasa is currently in custody and will be arraigned in court as investigators ramp up efforts to unmask the masterminds behind what has become one of the most shocking political assassinations in recent memory.
The assassination of Hon. Charles Were sent shockwaves across the country, prompting an outpouring of grief and urgent calls for justice. With Barasa now in the hands of authorities, Kenyans are watching closely — hoping the truth will emerge and that justice will finally be served.
