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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.

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  1. Briton dies in Kenya after being hit by vehicle in president’s motorcade

    The collision caused an outrage on social media as Kenyans questioned why the president’s motorcade was being driven at a high speed along a busy major road.

    Briton dies in Kenya after being hit by vehicle in president’s motorcade

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  3. British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade

    The accident caused an outrage on social media as Kenyans questioned why the president’s motorcade drivers were driving at a high speed in a busy major road.

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Updated: Mar 14th, 2025, 2:50 PM ET

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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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  • 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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