A tragic shooting occurred this evening on Ngong Road in Nairobi, where a Kenyan Member of Parliament was assassinated in what appears to be a targeted attack.
Eyewitnesses reported that two armed men on a motorcycle carried out the shooting before quickly fleeing the scene. The MP, whose name has not yet been officially released, was rushed to Nairobi Hospital, where his death was later confirmed.
Kenyan security forces have launched an investigation to identify the assailants and uncover the motive behind the attack. An official statement from the government is expected soon.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, especially among lawmakers and government officials.