- Bruno Ondoro’s family has spoken for the first time with TUKO.co.ke following the brutal killing of their relatives during political campaigns
- His uncle revealed that Bruno was preparing to join the college before he met his death in a tragic way in front of the local authorities
- Bruno’s uncle denied claims that their family rejected a donation of KSh 300,000 made by a high county official to cover up the incident
The family of Bruno Ondoro, a young man who was tragically killed during a political campaign in West Kamagak, Kasipul Sub-County, has broken their silence for the first time, speaking of the pain and anger they are going through after the brutal incident.
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Bruno, who was an orphan for many years, was under the care of his uncle, John Ondoro Okindo.
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.keOkindo described Bruno as the only son in the family and a ray of hope for his late brother’s house.
How did Bruno’s family refer to his murder?
After completing his fourth form studies in 2023, Bruno was working as a security guard at a nearby school while saving to join college in 2026.
His death left family members devastated, with Okindo saying that the loss was like losing his own son.
“Bruno’s death surprised us a lot. I have never understood how I lost my son. As an only son, he was the light of my brother’s house. Now the house is completely broken. He was working as a security guard while preparing to join college next year,” he said.
According to reports, Bruno and another young man were reportedly dragged to the chief’s compound, where they were beaten to death in front of the local chief and parliamentary candidate Boyd Were.
The incident sparked political tension, with businessman and independent candidate Philip Aroko accusing Were of orchestrating the violence that contributed to the deaths of his supporters.
Did Wanga give KSh 300,000 to Bruno’s family?
After the incident, rumors spread that the Governor of Homa Bay, Gladys Wangavisited the family and donated KSh 300,000 to spare Were, the ODM candidate, from legal charges.
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However, Okindo strongly denied the allegations, saying that no politician, including the governor, chief, or parliamentary candidates, had ever visited them or given any help.
“I was at home all day yesterday, but the governor did not come, and we did not receive any money from him. No politician saw us, not even the parliamentary candidate who says the young man was his follower. Not even the chief was seen,” he explained.
He insisted that even if Wanga came, he would refuse any donation, saying it would feel like ‘selling his child.’
Bruno’s funeral is scheduled for November 24, and the family has begun preparations without political support or interference.
“I cannot follow politicians to seek help,” he said. “We will bury the child and start fighting for justice.”
A Kasipul woman is found dead, her body thrown into the river
In another murder case, the body of a middle-aged woman was found in a nearby river, wrapped in a stone and showing many signs of injuries.
Police officers from the Oyugis Police Station arrested the deceased’s husband in connection with the incident.
Earlier reports indicated that the couple had a relationship with many domestic conflicts, which were fueled by frequent allegations of marital infidelity.
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