Business deal gone sour? Speculations into Kamto’s death

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The killing of Kilifi ex-deputy Governor Kenneth Kamto has led to much speculation about who was behind his murder and why he was killed.

The former Kilifi governor was shot dead at his Nyali residence, in Mombasa county on Wednesday at 3 am. According to sources, police have identified a key suspect linked to his murder.

He was shot at close range by three hooded gunmen in front of his wife, Faiza Kamto, mother and house help.

 

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The gunmen gained entry by jumping the gate before accessing the house where the main door was unlocked.

After the shooting, the gunmen made away with Ksh. 6,000, mobile phones and other personal effects.

It is alleged that the key suspect was with the Kamto on the day of his death at Tapas Bar in Nyali. He then proceeded to Moonshine Club and tipped off his accomplices after secretly following Kamto.

Kamto’s elder sister Chiku Kamto said this was the third time attackers were pursuing his brother. His widow on the other hand, said that her husband had been trailed by unknown people three times before his death.

 

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Reports indicated that several people including family members have been questioned over the killing, however, Coast regional coordinator Benard Lemparamarai said no one has been arrested.

“Let us not speculate. Let the police do their work and we will let you know the progress soon,” Lemparamarai said.

County commissioner Evans Achoki promised that “no stone will be left unturned” until the killers are brought to book.

 

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The most prevalent theory about the murder is that it is linked to county tenders when he was still the deputy governor and after he exited.

“He was being trailed by people who he said knew him. I don’t know why he never reported all these matters,” said a family member and confidant who sort anonymity.

The people who trailed him are said to be businessmen with whom they were striking deals.

The post-mortem conducted at Coast General Hospital on Thursday established that Kamto was shot twice. One bullet passed through his had and penetrated his heart, causing his death. He was also wounded in the leg.

 

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