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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 28865, member: 2262"] A British man died when a car from Kenyan President William Ruto's motorcade hit him Thursday. Police named the victim as Edgar Riches, age 79, who visited Kenya from Poole, Dorset, to see family members living there. The accident happened on a main road in Nairobi after the president's main vehicles had already passed by. Officers arrested then released the driver on bail - he worked with a support vehicle at the back of the official group. Kenya's police spokesman, Michael Muchiri, talked to BBC reporters about what happened. He mentioned that doctors found multiple injuries during the autopsy, especially to Mr. Riches' head and chest. The victim worked for charity groups and often raised money for Kenyan projects. The driver never stopped after hitting Mr. Riches and faces court later when police finish their investigation. Many Kenyans expressed anger on social media platforms about this accident. People questioned why the president needed such a large convoy moving at high speeds through city streets. Similar accidents have happened before, with presidential motorcades hitting people and even killing staff traveling with officials. Some citizens pointed out that this case gained extra attention because a foreigner died instead of a local person. The UK High Commission said they heard about the incident and wanted more details. Videos shared online showed a man bleeding on the road near a shopping area, wearing blue jeans and a light shirt. Other images showed someone covering him with a traditional checked Maasai Shuka cloth. Muchiri explained the vehicle belonged to the regional administration but helped the presidential security team. President Ruto held public events near the accident area that same day as part of his political activities in the capital city. [/QUOTE]

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