The 79-year-old victim, identified as Edgar Charles Frederick, was killed on Nairobi's Ngong Road, sparking widespread outrage and calls for accountability as the police continue their investigation into the event.
British Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Involving Kenyan Presidential Motorcade
British Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Involving Kenyan Presidential Motorcade
A tragic incident in Kenya has claimed the life of a British man, struck by a vehicle from President Ruto's convoy during a hit-and-run.
In Nairobi, a hit-and-run incident tied to the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto led to the death of British national Edgar Charles Frederick, aged 79. Visiting Kenya to see family, Frederick was struck by a vehicle identified as part of the president's entourage on a busy main road in the capital. Local reports indicate that the driver of the vehicle, a support car traveling behind Ruto's official convoy, fled the scene but was later apprehended and released on bail.
Authorities confirmed that the accident occurred after the president's convoy had passed, prompting questions about the speed and size of the escort on the road. Frederick's next-of-kin have been notified, and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place.
The incident has generated significant outrage on social media, particularly given the historical context of motorcades being involved in similar incidents, with many questioning the responsibility of the presidential detail in road safety. Videos circulated online depict the distressing scene, showing Frederick lying injured near a shopping area, where he was later covered with a Maasai Shuka.
UK High Commission officials are monitoring the situation closely, seeking clarification from Kenyan authorities. President Ruto was engaged in public events nearby when the accident occurred, as the investigation into the driver’s actions continues.
Authorities confirmed that the accident occurred after the president's convoy had passed, prompting questions about the speed and size of the escort on the road. Frederick's next-of-kin have been notified, and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place.
The incident has generated significant outrage on social media, particularly given the historical context of motorcades being involved in similar incidents, with many questioning the responsibility of the presidential detail in road safety. Videos circulated online depict the distressing scene, showing Frederick lying injured near a shopping area, where he was later covered with a Maasai Shuka.
UK High Commission officials are monitoring the situation closely, seeking clarification from Kenyan authorities. President Ruto was engaged in public events nearby when the accident occurred, as the investigation into the driver’s actions continues.
