Identity Of British Man Who Was Killed By Ruto's Speeding Motorcade

A day after the National Police Service (NPS) called on the public to provide information about the foreign national who was killed by the Presidential convoy, it was revealed that the deceased was a British citizen.

According to a report by the BBC, the man identified as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick was a regular visitor to Kenya and had come to see his sister and nephew who are residents of the country.

Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed to the publication that the driver of the vehicle in President Ruto’s convoy that struck the man had been arrested and would soon be taken to court.

He also stated that the deceased’s family had been notified of the tragedy and that a post-mortem examination was expected to take place on Friday, March 14.

According to reports, the elderly man's body was moved from the Nairobi City Mortuary and is now being preserved at Lee Funeral Home.

The victim's identity was verified by the United Kingdom High Commission in Kenya, which acknowledged awareness of his death and stated that it was gathering more information about the incident.

The latest development came after the National Police Service (NPS) urged Kenyans with information regarding the deadly road accident involving the speeding motorcade linked to President Ruto that took place along Ngong Road on Thursday, March 13, to report to the nearest police station.

"Following a road traffic accident that occurred today at Adams Arcade along Ngong Road involving a government vehicle, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian who is a foreign national, the National Police Service (NPS) is now handling the matter, and investigations have commenced," the statement read in part.

"We encourage anyone with information that may assist with the investigation to report to the nearest police station or through our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112, and #FichuakwaDCI 0800 722 203."

The National Police Service further called on motorists, pedestrians, and all other road users to exercise extreme caution and adhere to traffic rules to prevent accidents.

Previous reports had indicated that the man was attempting to cross the busy road as Ruto’s motorcade traveled from Lang’ata to Kibra for a project launch.

The tragic incident drew the attention of other road users who rushed to assist, only to find that the victim had already succumbed to his injuries. Videos and images shared on social media showed residents gathering around the scene, trying to identify the man, who was later covered with a cloth.

Eyewitnesses told the media that despite the accident, Ruto’s motorcade did not stop, raising concerns about security protocols and pedestrian safety during the President’s tour.

Neither President Ruto nor State House had commented on the matter by the time of publishing.