British citizen killed by president’s convoy in hit-and-run
A British man has been killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle from the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto.
The victim, identified as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick, died on Thursday after being struck by the vehicle on a main road in the capital city, Nairobi.
Police have confirmed that a driver was detained in connection with the incident but has since been released on bail. Authorities say the vehicle involved was a support car that was travelling as part of President Ruto’s official convoy.
Police spokesman Michael Muchiri told the BBC that Mr Frederick had been visiting Kenya to see his sister and nephew who are residents of the country.
The victim’s next-of-kin have been informed, and a post-mortem is expected to be conducted later on Friday.
According to police, the driver failed to stop after the incident and will appear in court following the conclusion of investigations.
A spokesperson for the UK High Commission said officials were aware of the reports and were seeking more information.
Videos posted on social media show a man in blue jeans and a light-coloured shirt lying bleeding on the road outside a busy shopping area. Other images show the victim covered in a checked shawl, known locally as a Maasai Shuka.
Mr Muchiri told the BBC the vehicle belonged to the regional administration and was providing support to the presidential detail.
President Ruto held events in the vicinity of the scene on Thursday as part of ongoing political engagements with the public in the capital.
