On Sunday night, Kamoti was killed in a car accident at Komaza, Kilifi, on the Mombasa-Malindi route.
The MP’s vehicle was hit by a lorry about 9.40 p.m., according to Kilifi North police chief Jonathan Koech.
Kamoti’s driver was transferred to Kilifi County Hospital with serious injuries.
Kamoti is said to have been returning home after clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) when the accident occurred.
“It’s with shock and sadness that we as ODM have received the news of the untimely death of our MP for Rabai, Hon. William Kamoti, shortly after presenting his nomination papers to IEBC. We stand with the people of Rabai. Rest in Peace Hon. Kamoti,” ODM party said.
Condolence messages
“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,” Siaya Senator James Orengo said.
“I have just learnt with great shock and sadness, the passing on of Hon. William Kamoti Mwamkale, the Member of Parliament for Rabai Constituency, through a tragic road accident, this evening,” – Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi.
“RIP my friend Mhe. William Kamoti, MP for Rabai Constituency in Kilifi County. A cool gentleman has left us. Sad. Pole to the people of Rabai,” – Philip Etale.
“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,” – Roselyn Akombe.
“I’m devastated that we have lost our colleague William Kamoti. An exemplary MP who served the people of Rabai with devotion, he was a decent, gentle & thoroughly likeable person. Our thoughts and sincere sympathies are with the family and friends. May his Soul Rest In Peace,” – Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan
