Homa Bay politician Philip Aroko has made headlines again, this time for announcing his intent to visit the grave of the late Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, once he is freed from custody.
Aroko, who is linked to the murder investigation surrounding Were’s death, expressed a deep personal desire to pay his final respects at the gravesite, despite missing the burial due to his detention.
Aroko’s legal team revealed that, despite the passage of time since the burial, their client remains committed to honoring the deceased. In African culture, funerals are viewed as extended communal processes that do not necessarily conclude on the day of interment.
It is within this belief system that Aroko wishes to return to Kasipul to offer prayers for the late MP a gesture he considers both spiritual and symbolic.
His plans, however, go beyond mere tradition. Aroko, a known figure in the region’s political scene, has ambitions to represent the people of Kasipul in Parliament.
By visiting the area and engaging with the local community, he aims to reconnect with his political base and re-establish trust amid the cloud of the ongoing investigation.
According to close sources, Aroko views this future visit not only as a moment of mourning but as an opportunity to demonstrate resilience and solidarity with the people of Kasipul.
His supporters argue that his actions reflect a cultural authenticity and a strategic step toward his broader vision for leadership.
While his political future remains uncertain pending the outcome of the investigation, his intentions signal that he is far from retreating from public life.
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