Tributes pour in as ODM MP dies in a car crash – Kenyan Business Feed

Kenyans from all walks of life are sending messages of condolences to the family and friends of Rabai Member of Parliament MP Hon. William Kamoti Mwamkale.

Shortly after presenting his papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the MP died in a fatal car accident.

The vehicle of the two-time legislator reportedly rolled several times as he tried to overtake a lorry.

The MP died shortly thereafter as rescuers waited for an ambulance whereas his driver is still fighting for his life in hospital.

“I saw the vehicle rolling. When we reached where it landed, we saw two people one of them was thrown out while his legs remained in the car. The driver was in his seat. We rescued them but unfortunately, the MP died before we got assistance to take him to the hospital,” Eric Nyamawi who witnessed the accident said.

Kamoti is serving his second term. He was Sunday cleared by the IEBC to vie for the Rabai MP for the third time

He was elected on an ODM ticket in 2017.

Condolences

“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 We stand with the people of Rabai. Rest in Peace Hon. Kamoti,” said the ODM party.

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi through his Twitter handle described the Rabai MP as a devoted and hardworking leader.

“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,” said Governor Kingi.

“Hon Kamoti will be remembered for his non-confrontational leadership style which saw him earn admiration from many people beyond his constituency and also enabled him to achieve a lot for the people of Rabai Constituency.Indeed as a county, we have lost a devoted and hardworking leader,” he added.

Siaya Senator James Orengo said that the country had lost a diligent and passionate servant of the people.

“My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and citizens of Rabai following the death of their MP William Kamoti Mwamkale. We have lost a diligent and passionate servant of the people.May his soul rest in peace,” said Orengo.

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