Political leaders from different regions today gathered during the funeral of former Kilifi deputy governor Kenneth Kamto, Rabai, Kilifi County.
Some of the leaders who were in attendance include the Deputy President William Ruto, Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho, Kilifi Governor Amason among others.
Deputy President William Ruto eulogized Kamto as a strong-willed, pragmatic leader, who put the service of his constituents first.
“He advocated dialogue and a working relationship with all leaders across the political divide. Kamto’s astute leadership leaves an indelible mark in coastal and national politics.” he said
The former Kilifi deputy governor Kennedy Kamto was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his residence in Nyali, Mombasa.
Coast Regional Police Commander Noah Mwivanda confirmed the killing on 12th December, saying that the former deputy governor was accosted by three gunmen who shot and killed him as he entered his home.
Leaders joined the family and friends to pay their final tribute to the political leader Kamto.
Up to date, the police are still in search of the brutal killers that shot him at his Nyali home.
The news of his death sparked a lot of reactions from leaders who demanded that the authorities should fuel their action and focus towards bringing the killers to book.