Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Kenyans have paid tributes to Rabai Member of Parliament, William Kamoti, who dies in road accident along Maziwa – Mombasa – Malindi highway. (Read More Here).
Kilifi North police boss Jonathan Koech said the accident occurred at Komaza black-spot on the Kilifi-Mombasa Highway on Sunday evening.
The MP was on Sunday cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to defend his seat on an Orange Democratic Movement party ticket in the August 9 polls. (Read More Here).
Ganze MP Teddy Mwambire told the Nation.Africa that Kilifi County had lost a great leader.
“We were in contact with him as he presented his documents to IEBC today. The first responders at the scene said the (MP's) vehicle rolled after it was hit by a truck," Mr Mwambire said.
“The death has hit us hard. Mr Kamoti was one of the most aggressive ODM leaders in Kilifi and it is a huge loss,” he added.
Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi described the lawmaker as a devoted and hardworking leader.
“Mr Kamoti will be remembered for his non-confrontational leadership style which saw him earn admiration from many people beyond his constituency. This enabled him to achieve a lot for the people of Rabai Constituency. As a county, we have lost a devoted and hardworking leader,” Governor Kingi said.
Ganze MP Teddy Mwambire said the deceased had been cleared by the IEBC to contest on an ODM ticket.
Kamoti, a trained lawyer, was first elected MP for Rabai constituency in 2013. At the time, the constituency had just been created under the new constitution.
Kenyans have taken to social media to pay tributes to William Kamoti. Reactions below:
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@akams_
The Narrow Mombasa - Malindi highway has claimed an Rabai MP William Kamoti through a road accident. How many lives have to be lost due to pure design!!!!
Dr. Roselyn Akombe
@DrRoselynAkombe
Oh what a loss! Hon. William Kamoti was one of the best MPs I got to work on electoral regulations in 2017. A gentleman par excellence dedicated to the service of our motherland.
I extend my condolences to the family, friends and the people of Rabai and Kilifi County.
Gideon K. Moi
@MoiGideon
We are devastated by the death of Hon. William Kamoti, the MP for Rabai who was involved in a tragic road accident. May God rest the his soul in peace and grant the family the fortitude to bear this loss.
Speaker. J.B. Muturi
@SpeakerJBMuturi
Deeply saddened by the demise of Rabai MP, the Hon.William Kamoti Mwamkale, who passed on last night through a grisly road accident along the Mombasa- Malindi road.
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to his family, friends and the people of Rabai Constituency.
Edwin Sifuna
@edwinsifuna
Tragic news, the passing of my friend William Kamoti, MP Rabai. Very heartbreaking indeed. A gentleman of politics who was always kind and considerate. Pole sana to his family, friends and people of Kilifi. May his soul Rest In Peace.
James Orengo
@orengo_james
My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and citizens of Rabai Constituency following the death of their MP Hon. William Kamoti Mwamkale. We have lost a diligent and passionate servant of the people.May his soul rest in peace.
Hon. Ben Momanyi CBS, MP
@Honbenmomanyi
I am saddened with the untimely demise of Rabai MP William Kamoti. A colleague, good soul and gentleman. We have lost a true patriot. My condolences to the immediate family, friends, the people of Rabai and Kilifi County. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
JUNET MOHAMED, CBS
@JunetMohamed
Deeply saddened by the passing of Hon. William Kamoti, the MP of Rabai, Kilifi County in a road accident. May Almighty Allah give the family patience and ease to pass through this tragedy. May Allah dwell him in Jannatul Firdaus.
Video below:
🚨BREAKING: Rabai member of Parliament William Kamoti has passed on this night at Maziwa Mombasa Malindi highway in a fatal road accident ,Kilifi OCPD Jonathan KOECH confirmed. pic.twitter.com/pFombZLHph
— Branji (@BrianGeorgeKE) May 29, 2022
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