Focus on the BIG picture.
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025
Outside the box.
British Pensioner Killed in Hit-and-Run Involving Kenyan President's Motorcade
Investigation Launched After 79-Year-Old Man Struck in Nairobi Incident
A 79-year-old British man, identified as Edgar Charles Frederick, has died following a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle from the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi.
According to the National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya, the incident occurred while Mr. Frederick was attempting to cross a busy road along Ngong Road.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the motorcade did not stop after the collision.
Video footage circulating online captures the scene, showing a panicked crowd gathering around Mr. Frederick immediately after the incident took place on 14 March 2025.
The NPS has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
An official statement from NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed the involvement of a government vehicle and stated that an inquiry is underway.
The driver of the vehicle, reportedly linked to the Nairobi Regional Coordinator’s office, is currently out on cash bail and expected to face court proceedings as part of the ongoing investigation.
At the time of the incident, President Ruto was engaged in tours throughout the capital.
Edgar Charles Frederick had traveled to Kenya to visit family members, including a sister and nephew residing in the country.
The Kenyan Foreign Office has been approached for commentary regarding the incident.
Since assuming the presidency in September 2022, Ruto has encountered various controversies, including significant public discontent regarding fiscal policies.
Last year, he faced backlash over a proposed finance bill that aimed to increase taxes, a move that sparked widespread protests and resulted in fatalities, with reports suggesting that more than 20 individuals lost their lives in the unrest.
According to the National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya, the incident occurred while Mr. Frederick was attempting to cross a busy road along Ngong Road.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the motorcade did not stop after the collision.
Video footage circulating online captures the scene, showing a panicked crowd gathering around Mr. Frederick immediately after the incident took place on 14 March 2025.
The NPS has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
An official statement from NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed the involvement of a government vehicle and stated that an inquiry is underway.
The driver of the vehicle, reportedly linked to the Nairobi Regional Coordinator’s office, is currently out on cash bail and expected to face court proceedings as part of the ongoing investigation.
At the time of the incident, President Ruto was engaged in tours throughout the capital.
Edgar Charles Frederick had traveled to Kenya to visit family members, including a sister and nephew residing in the country.
The Kenyan Foreign Office has been approached for commentary regarding the incident.
Since assuming the presidency in September 2022, Ruto has encountered various controversies, including significant public discontent regarding fiscal policies.
Last year, he faced backlash over a proposed finance bill that aimed to increase taxes, a move that sparked widespread protests and resulted in fatalities, with reports suggesting that more than 20 individuals lost their lives in the unrest.
