The MP made the remarks on Thursday, December 4, during a briefing where he addressed his supporters and residents who have continued to demand justice.
According to the MP, several reports shared by local media and security agencies helped paint a clear picture of what happened on the night his father was attacked.
However, he stated that acting on anger or settling scores would only deepen the country’s wounds.
“I will not seek revenge for my father’s death. Revenge does not raise the dead, it does not heal a grieving family, and it does not move our country forward,” he said.
Were explained that his priority is to guide his community toward peace, even as investigations continue to uncover the people behind the attack.
He added that he had taken time to reflect on the events, especially after reading different analyses and eyewitness accounts reported in various outlets.
The legislator emphasized that choosing peace does not mean abandoning justice.
Instead, he said he trusts the investigative agencies to find the truth and deliver answers lawfully.
His stand, he said, is meant to prevent further violence and avoid sparking retaliation that could claim more lives.
“What Kenya needs today is healing and reconciliation. Too many families have lost loved ones to violence, whether political or criminal. We must break this pattern,” he said.
Were noted that the country has witnessed repeated cycles of violence during campaigns.
He said his father’s death should serve as a reminder of how dangerous political hostility can become if left unchecked.
The MP said he is honouring his father alongside the residents who also lost their lives during the tense political season in the constituency.
He encouraged communities to stand together and reject individuals who benefit from chaos.
“Today, I remember my father and every person who died because of conflict in our area during the campaigns,” he said.
Information obtained from security briefings and media reports indicated that Ong’ondo was shot along Ngong Road at the City Mortuary roundabout on April 30.
He had left Parliament and was seated in the front passenger seat of a white Toyota Crown when two men on a motorcycle approached the vehicle at a red traffic light.
The pillion passenger reportedly walked to the passenger window and fired several shots before escaping on the same motorbike.
Police later confirmed the attack was coordinated and aimed at the former MP. An autopsy revealed multiple internal injuries caused by gunshots.
In the months before the shooting, Ong’ondo had spoken publicly about rising violence in the constituency.
He mentioned incidents where armed groups blocked roads during funerals and attempted to disrupt his activities.
He also hinted that some of the troublemakers had been ferried from neighbouring counties.
Boyd Were ended his address by urging Kenyans to reject violence and stand firm for justice carried out through legal means.
He said the best way to honour his father is by building a future where disagreements do not lead to death.
