Lawmaker Shot Dead in Nairobi Traffic by Assailants on Bike

A chilling attack has shaken the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, after a prominent member of parliament Charles Ong’ondo was fatally shot by assailants on a motorcycle.

The brazen killing has sparked widespread outrage and calls for swift justice.

According to police, the victim’s vehicle was being tailed by the attackers before one of them dismounted and fired at point-blank range.

The lawmaker, who had previously reported receiving threats, was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the incident, with the head of state directing law enforcement to leave no stone unturned in pursuit of the perpetrators.

The police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga described the crime as “premeditated and targeted,” fueling speculation about the motives behind the killing.

The slain legislator had been an outspoken critic of rising violence in his constituency and had expressed concerns about his own safety in recent months.

His death has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, with colleagues and opponents alike condemning the senseless act of violence.

The leader of the opposition party to which the victim belonged has denounced the killing, describing it as a brutal and cowardly act.

The party’s leader, a veteran politician, had recently formed an alliance with the government, which the deceased lawmaker had supported.

As the nation mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant, there are growing demands for increased security measures to protect lawmakers and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

The interior minister has assured the public that the investigation is progressing, and those responsible will be brought to justice.