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Man perishes in Kenya following collision with speeding motorcade of president from Britain

A British citizen lost their life in Kenya following a collision with a government car, which was part of the president's convoy.

Man perishes in Kenya following collision with speeding motorcade of president from Britain

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Edgar Charles Frederick, a 79-year-old British chap, kicked the bucket in Kenya following a fateful encounter with a government vehicle that was part of President William Ruto's motorcade. This unfortunate incident occurred in Nairobi, the bustling capital, on a Thursday.

The tragedy unfolded as President Ruto's motorcade was en route to a public event. The driver of the offending vehicle was apprehended and later granted bail in the form of cold, hard cash, as revealed by Michael Muchiri, the police spokesperson, on Friday.

The British High Commission spokesperson confirmed their involvement, stating that they were in touch with the authorities. Social media was aflame with indignation as Kenyans expressed their concerns over the high-speed maneuvers of the presidential motorcade on a significant city street.

Videos circulating on social media depicted Frederick lying helpless on the tarmac, with a severity of blood on his head. The culprit vehicle failed to stop after the impact.

Traditionally, the presidential motorcade, composed of numerous vehicles, accelerates at epic speeds for security reasons, as stated by the police. Muchiri shared with the BBC that Frederick was in Kenya to visit his sister and nephew, who are proud residents of the country. A post-mortem examination is scheduled.

  1. Frederick, who was visiting his sister and nephew in Kenya, was severely injured in Nairobi after being hit by a vehicle in President Ruto's motorcade.
  2. The driver of the offending vehicle was apprehended and later granted bail in the form of cash, as reported by Michael Muchiri, the police spokesperson.
  3. The tragedy in Nairobi sparked outrage on social media, with many Kenyans expressing concern over the high-speed maneuvers of the presidential motorcade on a significant city street, particularly after videos circulated showing Frederick lying unconscious on the tarmac with a severe head wound.

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