Tragedy in Nairobi: British Man Killed by President's Motorcade

79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick lost his life after being struck by a vehicle in President William Ruto's entourage while visiting Nairobi.

A British citizen, identified as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a support vehicle from the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto. The incident occurred on Thursday along Nairobi's busy Ngong Road. According to police reports, the driver of the vehicle, who was part of the presidential convoy, has been apprehended but was later released on bail. The authorities confirmed that the motorcade had already passed the area when the accident took place.

Mr. Frederick was in Kenya visiting family members and had reportedly been at the location to see his sister and nephew, who are local residents. Authorities have reached out to inform the victim's family, and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place later this week.

The situation has stirred significant reactions on social media, with many questioning the necessity of a large convoy moving at high speed, especially considering that such incidents involving presidential motorcades have occurred previously. There have been calls for more accountability given the foreign nationality of the victim.

A spokesperson for the UK High Commission has acknowledged awareness of the incident and is actively gathering further details. Video evidence and images from the scene depict a man in distress after the collision, sparking further outrage. Police spokesman Michael Muchiri emphasized the vehicle's affiliation with regional administration support for the presidential convoy. Meanwhile, President Ruto continued his scheduled political events in proximity to where the accident took place.

As investigations proceed, public sentiment remains heightened regarding safety and accountability for motorcades in the nation’s capital.