Former Deputy Governor for Kilifi county Kenneth Kamto is dead.
It is alleged that Kamto was shot dead by unknown assailants in the wake of Wednesday morning at his residence in Nyali, Mombasa County.
Mombasa County Commissioner Evans Achoki confirmed the incident saying police have begun investigations and more details will be provided later.
The body of the deceased was moved to Pandya Hospital Mortuary.
Kamto who served as ODM Kilifi branch chairman before ditching the party for Jubilee was Gideon Mung’aro’s running mate in the 2017 General elections.
They however lost to incumbent Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi.