**British man dies in tragic hit-and-run involving Kenyan Presidential convoy**

Sat Mar 15 2025 02:12:34 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**British man dies in tragic hit-and-run involving Kenyan Presidential convoy**

A 79-year-old British national was killed in Nairobi as a vehicle from the President's motorcade struck him.


The incident has sparked public outrage and raised questions about the safety protocols surrounding presidential convoys in Kenya.



A tragic incident in Nairobi has left a British man dead after being struck by a vehicle belonging to the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto. Edgar Charles Frederick, aged 79, was pronounced dead following the hit-and-run that occurred on Thursday on Ngong Road, a busy thoroughfare in the capital city.

According to local police, a driver associated with the presidential convoy was apprehended but later released on bail. The driver was operating a support vehicle at the rear of the motorcade, which, authorities reported, had already passed the scene during the time of the collision. Police spokesman Michael Muchiri disclosed that Mr. Frederick was visiting family, including his sister and nephew, who reside in Kenya.

Two days later, the police indicated that a post-mortem examination would likely be scheduled, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident continue. The driver who fled the scene is expected to answer charges in court as the ongoing investigation unfolds.

Social media has erupted with calls for accountability following the incident. Citizens expressed their frustration over the perceived recklessness of the presidential convoy, especially given the large size and high speed of the motorcade. Although fatalities involving presidential convoys are not unprecedented, the circumstances surrounding this particular event have attracted considerable attention, particularly because the victim is a foreign national.

The UK High Commission in Nairobi is reportedly monitoring the situation and is inquiring further details about the incident. Eyewitness videos circulating online depict Mr. Frederick lying injured on the ground near a shopping area, covered by a Maasai Shuka, a traditional Kenyan shawl.

On the same day of the accident, President Ruto was engaged in public events in the vicinity, raising concerns over the potential need for stricter safety measures in the wake of this tragedy.

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