Fatal Incident Involving Ruto’s Motorcade Raises Safety Concerns

A foreign pedestrian was killed by President Ruto’s speeding motorcade on Thursday along Ngong Road. The incident has raised serious questions about security protocols as the convoy did not stop after the accident. Eyewitnesses expressed concern for pedestrian safety amid ongoing criticism of Ruto’s development tour, which has been marred by reports of violent incidents.

On Thursday afternoon, a foreigner was tragically killed by a speeding vehicle in President William Ruto’s motorcade along Ngong Road, near the Adams Arcade area. The incident occurred when a middle-aged pedestrian was struck while attempting to cross the busy road, as the motorcade was en route from Lang’ata to Kibra for a project commissioning event.

Eyewitnesses reported that despite the collision, Ruto’s convoy did not halt, raising concerns regarding security protocols and the safety of pedestrians during the presidential tour. Roads user attempts to assist the victim were in vain, as he was pronounced dead on the scene, leading to a gathering of residents who sought to identify him, eventually covering the body with a cloth.

Following the incident, a police vehicle arrived to secure the area and transport the deceased to Nairobi City mortuary for an autopsy. Authorities have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. This incident unfolds amid ongoing criticism regarding President Ruto’s development tour in Nairobi, previously overshadowed by reports of muggings and vandalism directed at pedestrians and shop owners during the tour.

Prior to this tragedy, residents on Thika Superhighway experienced harassment and theft, coinciding with the president’s activities, where rowdy youths were implicated. In response, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) apprehended five suspects known to be involved in those incidents, with investigations continuing to identify additional perpetrators.

The unfortunate death of a foreign pedestrian due to a speeding vehicle in President Ruto’s motorcade has raised serious concerns regarding public safety and security protocols during such high-profile events. This incident is part of a troubling pattern of criticism of President Ruto’s development tours, intertwined with reports of violence and theft targeting individuals in the vicinity.

Original Source: www.kenyans.co.ke