Detectives have apprehended Amos Barasa Kasili at Kibera Darajani area, linking him to the tragic shooting of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, which occurred on April 30th, 2025.
“This arrest follows a thorough investigation that forensically connected Barasa to the main suspects and placed him at the crime scene on that fateful day,” said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Barasa is said to have served as the rider of the motorcycle with registration number KMFZ 413W, a Bajaj Boxer, which the assailants used to trail the MP’s vehicle and later as a getaway bike after the attack.
“Upon his arrest, Barasa was found in possession of the motorcycle in question,” said the DCI.
“Investigations uncovered that Barasa is a habitual criminal who masquerades as a Boda Boda operator, often collaborating with armed criminal gangs during their operations. During interrogation, he disclosed his involvement in the crime, revealing that he had been engaged by the main actors and received a payment of sh.50,000 as part of his compensation,” added the DCI.
The motorcycle recovered from Barasa is said to have matched the description of the bike captured by CCTV footage near Parliament, which was seen trailing the late MP’s vehicle.
“Profiling the suspect revealed his extensive criminal background, including previous incarceration at Industrial Area Prison, where he encountered some of the individuals involved in this heinous act,” said the directorate.
Barasa is currently being processed for arraignment as investigations continue, with authorities committed to ensuring that justice is served.