British Man, 79, Killed in Hit-and-Run by Kenyan President’s Convoy in Nairobi
A 79-year-old British man, Edgar Charles Frederick, was hit and killed by a vehicle in Kenyan President William Ruto’s motorcade in Nairobi. The incident happened on Ngong Road, a busy street in the capital, on Thursday. According to the BBC, the driver of the support vehicle, which was part of the president’s convoy, did not stop after the accident. The driver was arrested but later released on bail.
Police say the president’s main convoy had already passed when the accident occurred. The BBC reports that Mr. Frederick was in Kenya visiting his sister and nephew, who live in the country. His family has been informed, and a post-mortem is expected to take place soon.
The driver, who failed to stop after hitting Mr. Frederick, will face court once the investigation is complete. Social media in Kenya has been buzzing with anger over the incident. Many people are questioning why the convoy was so large and moving so fast.
This is not the first time a pedestrian has been killed by a presidential motorcade in Kenya. In the past, even members of the president’s team have died in similar accidents. However, some believe this case is getting more attention because the victim was a foreigner.
The BBC shared videos from the scene showing Mr. Frederick lying on the road, bleeding, near a busy shopping area. Other images show him covered in a traditional Maasai Shuka.
A spokesperson for the UK High Commission told the BBC they are aware of the incident and are gathering more details. Police spokesman Michael Muchiri confirmed to the BBC that the vehicle involved belongs to the regional administration and was supporting the president’s team.
President Ruto was in the area for public events as part of his political activities in Nairobi. The BBC’s coverage of this tragic event has sparked widespread discussion online, with many Kenyans demanding accountability and safer practices for presidential convoys.
This story, as reported by the BBC, highlights the need for stricter rules to prevent such accidents in the future. The BBC’s detailed reporting has brought global attention to the incident, ensuring that Mr. Frederick’s death is not overlooked.
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