Tragic Death of British National in Nairobi Motorcade Incident

A British national, Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, was killed after being hit by a vehicle in President Ruto’s motorcade in Nairobi. The driver has been arrested and released on bail. Public outrage has followed due to the motorcade’s high speed on a busy road. Frederick was in Kenya visiting family, and a postmortem is expected.

A British citizen, identified as Edgar Charles Frederick, aged 79, tragically lost his life in Kenya after being struck by a vehicle that was part of President William Ruto’s motorcade. The incident occurred on Thursday while the presidential convoy was en route to a public event in Nairobi, the nation’s capital.

This unfortunate incident has sparked significant public concern over the conduct of presidential motorcades, particularly regarding their speed in populated areas. The accident raises questions about road safety and the protocols governing government vehicle operations during high-profile events. Investigations, including a postmortem, are underway to assess the situation.

Original Source: www.theguardian.com