British Tourist Killed in Hit-and-Run by Kenyan Presidential Convoy

Edgar Charles Frederick, a British national visiting Kenya, has died following a hit-and-run involving a vehicle from President William Ruto's motorcade. The incident occurred on a busy road in Nairobi on Thursday, leading to an immediate investigation by police. The driver of a support vehicle from the presidential convoy has since been arrested for failing to stop after the incident.

Mr. Frederick was in Kenya to visit family, including his sister and nephew, residents of the country. Authorities have informed his next-of-kin, and plans for a post-mortem examination are underway. Eyewitness accounts and videos circulating on social media depict the harrowing scene, showing the victim lying injured on the road.

Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed that the vehicle belonged to the regional administration, tasked with supporting the president’s security. President Ruto was reportedly in the area conducting political engagements at the time of the incident. The UK High Commission has acknowledged the situation and is working to gather further information regarding the case.

The tragic accident highlights concerns surrounding road safety and the protocols followed by official motorcades in busy urban areas, as more details are awaited from ongoing police investigations.

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