PLOT THICKENS IN WERE MURDER CASE. Philip Nahashon Aroko, a...
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May 08, 2025
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PLOT THICKENS IN WERE MURDER CASE.
Philip Nahashon Aroko, a businessman from Homa Bay County and a POTENTIAL ASPIRANT for the Kasipul parliamentary seat in 2027, has been named by the DCI as a PERSON OF INTEREST in Were’s murder.
He joins 7 others, including a serving police officer
Were's bodyguard and driver, already arrested for suspicion of involvement in shooting of former Kasipul MP Charles Were.
We look into each of them, who are they, their motive and roles they carried out, according to authorities.
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Philip Nahashon Aroko, a businessman from Homa Bay County and a POTENTIAL ASPIRANT for the Kasipul parliamentary seat in 2027, has been named by the DCI as a PERSON OF INTEREST in Were’s murder.
He joins 7 others, including a serving police officer
Were's bodyguard and driver, already arrested for suspicion of involvement in shooting of former Kasipul MP Charles Were.
We look into each of them, who are they, their motive and roles they carried out, according to authorities.
THREAD 🧵
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1/8. Philip Nahashon Aroko.
Yesterday, the DCI publicly summoned Philip Aroko, citing possible links due to his political rivalry with Were. Aroko voluntarily reported to Gigiri Police Station with his lawyer Danstan Omari, denying involvement and calling the move politically motivated.
Aroko, a known critic of Were, had clashed with him over Kasipul politics and began campaigning for the seat shortly after the murder, raising suspicions. While no direct evidence ties him to the crime, investigators are probing his connections, including past allegations of involvement in gold scams (unrelated to the case). Interior CS Murkomen hinted at scrutiny of those "close to Were," placing Aroko under focus.
Leaders from the region and Were’s family have linked the murder to political enemies, fueling speculation, though Aroko insists on his innocence. The DCI has yet to declare him a formal suspect or clear his name, leaving his status unresolved.
Yesterday, the DCI publicly summoned Philip Aroko, citing possible links due to his political rivalry with Were. Aroko voluntarily reported to Gigiri Police Station with his lawyer Danstan Omari, denying involvement and calling the move politically motivated.
Aroko, a known critic of Were, had clashed with him over Kasipul politics and began campaigning for the seat shortly after the murder, raising suspicions. While no direct evidence ties him to the crime, investigators are probing his connections, including past allegations of involvement in gold scams (unrelated to the case). Interior CS Murkomen hinted at scrutiny of those "close to Were," placing Aroko under focus.
Leaders from the region and Were’s family have linked the murder to political enemies, fueling speculation, though Aroko insists on his innocence. The DCI has yet to declare him a formal suspect or clear his name, leaving his status unresolved.
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2/8. MP Were’s Driver.
Role: Suspected accomplice, possibly provided insider information.
Details: Arrested on May 7, 2025. He was unharmed during the attack, raising suspicions. Investigators are examining whether he shared details about Were’s movements or the car switch made for security, which the attackers appeared to know.
Status: In custody, undergoing interrogations.
Role: Suspected accomplice, possibly provided insider information.
Details: Arrested on May 7, 2025. He was unharmed during the attack, raising suspicions. Investigators are examining whether he shared details about Were’s movements or the car switch made for security, which the attackers appeared to know.
Status: In custody, undergoing interrogations.
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3/8. MP Were’s Bodyguard
Role: Suspected accomplice, potentially aided the attackers.
Details: Arrested on May 7, 2025. He was present during the shooting but unharmed. Authorities are investigating whether he failed to act (why there was no exchange of fire) or actively assisted by disclosing security arrangements.
Status: In custody, under investigation.
Role: Suspected accomplice, potentially aided the attackers.
Details: Arrested on May 7, 2025. He was present during the shooting but unharmed. Authorities are investigating whether he failed to act (why there was no exchange of fire) or actively assisted by disclosing security arrangements.
Status: In custody, under investigation.
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4/8. William Imoli Shighali (alias Omar Shakur).
Role: Alleged to have fired the fatal shots that killed MP Were.
Details: Described as a key suspect from Migori County. Arrested in Roysambu, Nairobi, alongside two others. His arrest led to the recovery of a suspected getaway car at another suspect’s residence. Linked to the Mjahidin gang, known for armed robberies in Nairobi’s Eastlands.
Status: Arraigned at JKIA Law Courts on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days for further investigation.
Role: Alleged to have fired the fatal shots that killed MP Were.
Details: Described as a key suspect from Migori County. Arrested in Roysambu, Nairobi, alongside two others. His arrest led to the recovery of a suspected getaway car at another suspect’s residence. Linked to the Mjahidin gang, known for armed robberies in Nairobi’s Eastlands.
Status: Arraigned at JKIA Law Courts on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days for further investigation.
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5/8. Douglas Muchiri Wambugu.
Role: Suspected accomplice in the murder.
Details: Arrested as part of the initial group of four suspects. CCTV footage and forensic evidence place him at the crime scene. His exact role is under investigation, but he is believed to have been involved in the planning or execution of the attack.
Status: Arraigned on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days.
Role: Suspected accomplice in the murder.
Details: Arrested as part of the initial group of four suspects. CCTV footage and forensic evidence place him at the crime scene. His exact role is under investigation, but he is believed to have been involved in the planning or execution of the attack.
Status: Arraigned on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days.
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6/8. David Mihigo Kagame
Role: Suspected accomplice in the murder.
Details: Apprehended in the initial arrests and identified at the crime scene. Investigators are determining his exact role, but he is linked to the group that trailed and attacked Were. Some reports suggest ties to the Mjahidin gang.
Status: Arraigned on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days.
Role: Suspected accomplice in the murder.
Details: Apprehended in the initial arrests and identified at the crime scene. Investigators are determining his exact role, but he is linked to the group that trailed and attacked Were. Some reports suggest ties to the Mjahidin gang.
Status: Arraigned on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days.
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7/8. Juma Ali Hika.
Role: Serving police officer and suspected accomplice.
Details: Believed to have played a significant role, possibly in coordinating the attack. The suspected getaway car was recovered at his residence. Linked to a mobile line registered under a false identity, which may have been used in planning the hit.
Status: Arraigned on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days.
Role: Serving police officer and suspected accomplice.
Details: Believed to have played a significant role, possibly in coordinating the attack. The suspected getaway car was recovered at his residence. Linked to a mobile line registered under a false identity, which may have been used in planning the hit.
Status: Arraigned on May 5, 2025, and detained for 30 days.
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8/8. Unnamed Suspect (Motorcycle Rider).
Role: Believed to be the rider who transported the shooter.
Details: Arrested in Dandora, Nairobi, where the motorcycle used in the attack was recovered. Suspected of trailing Were from Parliament to Ngong Road.
Status: In custody, with police seeking further details on accomplices.
Role: Believed to be the rider who transported the shooter.
Details: Arrested in Dandora, Nairobi, where the motorcycle used in the attack was recovered. Suspected of trailing Were from Parliament to Ngong Road.
Status: In custody, with police seeking further details on accomplices.