- Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was buried today in a highly attended ceremony.
- ODM leader Raila Odinga was among the top politicians who paid tribute.
- His coffin was wrapped in the ODM flag, honoring his long-time loyalty to the party.
- ODM insiders are already pushing for his son, Boyd Were, to take over the political mantle.
- The by-election conversation has quietly started, with Boyd gaining support.
The late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, was laid to rest today, marking the end of a passionate political journey. The burial ceremony brought together high-profile leaders from across the country, with ODM party leader Raila Odinga leading mourners in paying their final respects.
Symbolic Send-Off with Party Colors
Fulfilling one of his final wishes, Were’s casket was covered in the orange ODM flag—a powerful symbol of his commitment to the political movement he believed in. It was a gesture that captured his long-time devotion to the party’s mission and values.
Quiet Political Shifts Begin Behind the Scenes
As leaders delivered tributes and condolences to the family, subtle political murmurs began to rise. Many within ODM circles are already looking to the future, pointing to Were’s son, Boyd Were, as a possible successor ahead of the looming by-election.
Boyd Were Tipped as Possible ODM Candidate
Even though the burial was about honouring the late MP, conversations on succession could not be avoided. Boyd, the son of the late legislator, is steadily emerging as a preferred candidate, with several local leaders voicing their support for him to carry forward his father’s legacy under the ODM ticket.
