Locals of Rabai constituency in Kilifi have been thrown into mourning following the death of their MP William Kamoti Mwamkale.
Kamoti lost his life on Sunday evening through a road accident that occurred around 9.00pm moments after presenting his nomination documents to IEBC offices.
The accident occurred at the Mnarani area in Kilifi county when his driver swerved to avoid colliding with an oncoming truck. The SUV Prado was however hit the truck and rolled into a ditch.
Two men who responded to the accident first found the MP still breathing. They attempted first aid on him but he did not respond.
He was found with his legs outside the vehicle while his body was inside the car wreckage.
“They tried to help him and seek help from motorists but none of them stopped. They stayed there for around 45 minutes and he died as he could not get immediate medical attention,” Ganze MP Teddy Mwambire told journalists.
The driver sustained injuries and was rushed to Kilifi hospital.
The lawmaker was seeking to defend his seat under an ODM ticket in the August 9 elections and had been cleared to vie.
The lawyer was the first elected Member of Parliament for Rabai constituency which was created under the 2010 constitution.
In parliament, he was a member of the Justice and legal affairs committee.
Kamoti was among the lawmakers who opposed pay cuts that had been proposed by the salaries and Remuneration Committee some years back, saying that MPs had more responsibilities as compared to the president therefore there was no need for their salaries to be reduced.
“How can we take a pay cut? Things are hard for us. The responsibility we have on the ground are more than that of the president,” he was quoted.
He has been mourned by several leaders who have sent heartfelt to his family, friends and the entire people of Rabai.
“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,” National Assembly speaker Justin Muturi said.
“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,” Junet Mohamed mourned him.
“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 in his condolence.
Kamoti is expected to be laid to rest on Monday
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