Dave Calo, also known as Ebel Ochieng, has emerged as a central figure in the investigation surrounding the murder of Charles Ongondo Were, the Kasipul Member of Parliament. He serves as a board member at the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA), a government agency dedicated to development in the Lake Victoria region.
Calo is not only involved in developmental initiatives but is also recognised in political circles. His affiliation with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the ruling party in Kenya, has raised eyebrows. Images of him in UDA apparel and attending party meetings have fueled concerns regarding possible political motivations behind the crime.
What adds to the complexity of this case is that Calo and the late MP Were were neighbors in Homa Bay County, and reports from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) suggest they had a close relaneighbours It’s alleged that Calo had issued threats against the MP before the murder, which lends a more personal dimension to the crime.
Authorities believe Calo may have utilised mobile numbers registered under false identities to facilitate the planning of the killing, and these details are under meticulous scrutiny by investigators.
Given his position in a government body, connections to the ruling party, and personal ties to the victim, this case has become both intricate and high-profile. Public interest, as well as the attention of political leaders, is riveted on the investigation as many wonder if others may be implicated.
Currently, Calo remains the primary suspect, leaving many to question how someone so closely associated with the MP could be involved in such a heinous act. The full truth behind the murder of MP Ongondo Were is still unfolding.
By Peopledaily