British National Killed by President's Motorcade in Kenya
Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, died after being hit by a vehicle from President William Ruto's motorcade in Nairobi.
Overview
Edgar Charles Frederick, a 79-year-old British citizen, was killed in Nairobi when struck by a government vehicle from President William Ruto's motorcade. The driver was arrested but released on cash bail. The incident sparked outrage, with many questioning the speed of the motorcade on a busy road. Frederick was visiting relatives in Kenya at the time of the accident, and a post-mortem is scheduled to be conducted. The British High Commission is in contact with local authorities regarding the case.
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Analysis
- A British national, Edgar Charles Frederick, was killed in Kenya after being struck by a vehicle in President William Ruto's motorcade, raising concerns over high-speed driving in busy areas.
- The police arrested the driver of the government vehicle but later released him on bail, prompting questions about accountability and safety during presidential movements.
- The incident sparked outrage on social media, with many Kenyans questioning the need for high-speed motorcade escorts in populated regions.
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Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, died after being hit by a vehicle in President William Ruto's motorcade on Ngong Road in Nairobi. He was struck by one vehicle and then run over by another, with the convoy not stopping after the incident.
The driver of the government vehicle involved in the incident was arrested but later released on cash bail. The vehicle has been taken for inspection as part of the ongoing investigation.
The British Foreign Office is supporting the family of Edgar Charles Frederick and is in contact with local authorities regarding the case. The British High Commission is also liaising with officials.
Edgar Charles Frederick was visiting his sister and nephew in Kenya when the accident occurred.
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