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A fed up nation: Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were's death exposes simmering war between citizens and ruling elite

The late Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were. [File, Standard]

When President William Ruto issued a condolence message following the death of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were, the reaction on social media was not one of grief. Instead, it was met with sarcasm, scorn, and, in some cases, celebration.

"If we continue at this rate-at least one MP per month-by 2027, Kenya will be free from corruption," wrote James Ndugu on Facebook, a post that garnered hundreds of likes and shares.

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