William Kamoti, MP for Rabai, succumbed to injuries sustained in a highway collision near Mnarani, Kilifi, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred as he returned from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) following formal candidate registration.
A witness confirmed Kamoti's vehicle collided with a stationary object on the Mombasa-Malindi highway. His driver suffered critical injuries and was admitted to Kilifi County Hospital for emergency treatment.
The ODM party issued a statement mourning the loss, stating: "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." The party emphasized its solidarity with Rabai residents during this period of grief.