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A night of grief, unseen moments after the shooting of MP Were

The body of Kasipul Mp Charles Ongondo Were being transferred to Lee funeral home from Nairobi hospital on May 1, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

In the chaos following the shocking assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were, most journalists scrambled for official statements, eyewitness accounts, and political speculation.

However, beneath the surface-away from the microphones and flashing cameras-a quieter and profound story unfolded. It was a story of grief, faith, and unseen moments that carried the weight of history.

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