British national killed by vehicle in Kenyan president’s motorcade

A British national has died after being hit by a vehicle in the president of Kenya’s motorcade.

Kenya’s National Police Service has launched an investigation into the incident, with local reports suggesting a man was knocked down while attempting to cross a busy road in Nairobi as President William Ruto’s motorcade passed.

Video footage shows the motorcade speeding along Ngog Road as bystanders are heard screaming following the incident.

A statement from the National Police Service said: “Following a road accident that occurred at Adams Arcade along Ngong Road involving a government vehicle, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian who is is a foreign national, the NPS is now handling the matter and investigations have commenced.”

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