The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the size and speed of presidential motorcades.
**Tragic Hit-and-Run Involving Presidential Convoy Claims British Life in Nairobi**
**Tragic Hit-and-Run Involving Presidential Convoy Claims British Life in Nairobi**
A British man, Edgar Charles Frederick, has been tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident involving the convoy of Kenya's President William Ruto.
Edgar Charles Frederick, a 79-year-old British national, was fatally struck by a vehicle linked to the motorcade of President William Ruto on Thursday in Nairobi’s busy Ngong Road. The police confirmed that the driver of the support vehicle, which was trailing the presidential convoy, has been apprehended but later released on bail. Authorities indicated the convoy had already passed through when the accident occurred.
Frederick was visiting Kenya to spend time with his relatives. Following the incident, his family has been notified, and an autopsy is expected to be conducted. The investigation into the incident will see the driver, who allegedly did not stop after hitting Frederick, appear in court.
Social media has erupted with reactions to the incident, prompting criticism over the size and speed of the presidential convoy, which is traditionally afforded a clear path through traffic. This hit-and-run has reignited discussions about the safety of pedestrians during high-profile political events, particularly as this is not the first incident involving a presidential motorcade in Kenya.
The UK High Commission is currently gathering information on the case. Eyewitness footage circulating online shows a man in distress, lying in the street outside a crowded shopping area until emergency services arrived. The tragic death of Frederick has raised significant concern among the public, emphasizing the need for further scrutiny of safety protocols during official motorcades.
Frederick was visiting Kenya to spend time with his relatives. Following the incident, his family has been notified, and an autopsy is expected to be conducted. The investigation into the incident will see the driver, who allegedly did not stop after hitting Frederick, appear in court.
Social media has erupted with reactions to the incident, prompting criticism over the size and speed of the presidential convoy, which is traditionally afforded a clear path through traffic. This hit-and-run has reignited discussions about the safety of pedestrians during high-profile political events, particularly as this is not the first incident involving a presidential motorcade in Kenya.
The UK High Commission is currently gathering information on the case. Eyewitness footage circulating online shows a man in distress, lying in the street outside a crowded shopping area until emergency services arrived. The tragic death of Frederick has raised significant concern among the public, emphasizing the need for further scrutiny of safety protocols during official motorcades.
