Fatal Incident Involving President Ruto’s Motorcade Raises Security Concerns
A foreign pedestrian was killed by President Ruto’s speeding motorcade on Ngong Road. The incident, which occurred Thursday, has raised major concerns regarding pedestrian safety and security during state events. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, which is part of a series of controversies linked to Ruto’s development tour in Nairobi.
A tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when President William Ruto’s speeding motorcade fatally struck a foreign pedestrian along Ngong Road near the Adams Arcade area. Early reports indicate that the male victim, whose nationality remains unconfirmed, was hit while trying to cross the road as the convoy was traveling from Lang’ata to Kibra for a project commissioning.
Eyewitnesses reported that attempts to save the victim were futile, as he was already deceased upon their arrival at the scene. Social media platforms circulated videos and images displaying the gathered crowd, who offered support until local authorities arrived. The body was subsequently covered with a cloth by residents.
Concerns arose regarding security measures and pedestrian safety after the convoy failed to stop. Police units quickly contained the area before transferring the body to the Nairobi City mortuary for an autopsy. Investigative measures have been initiated to clarify the details surrounding the accident.
This incident sparked renewed scrutiny of President Ruto’s ongoing development tour, which has encountered several controversies in recent days. Just a day before, reports indicated various muggings and vandalism aimed at pedestrians amid Ruto’s events in Nairobi, particularly in Mathare.
On the same Tuesday that the motorcade incident took place, residents along the Thika Superhighway experienced harassment from unruly youths attending the development tour. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has since intervened, arresting five suspects involved in the theft of properties in the area, with further investigations continuing to identify additional suspects.
The incident involving President Ruto’s motorcade underscores critical issues regarding road safety and security protocols surrounding high-profile public figures. Furthermore, the growing trend of violence and crime during Ruto’s development tours raises serious concerns about the safety of pedestrians and residents in urban areas. Continued investigations may reveal necessary reforms or improvements needed to protect citizens during such events.
Original Source: www.kenyans.co.ke
