- A vehicle in President William Ruto’s motorcade struck a foreign national on Thursday, March 13
- The white man was reportedly crossing the road near Adams Arcade along Ngong’ Road when the fatal accident occurred
- In a press statement shared on social media, the National Police Service asked Kenyans to assist in the accident investigation
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Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Kenyans flooded the National Police Service X account to voice their frustrations after the police requested help in investigating an accident involving President William Ruto’s motorcade.
In a statement issued Thursday, March 13, the police urged the public to report any information that could assist with their investigation into the accident.
“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 is now handling the matter and investigations have commenced,” the statement read in part.
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“We encourage anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to report to the nearest police station or through our toll-free numbers.”
National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga also urged pedestrians and motorists to exercise caution to prevent accidents.
How did Kenyans react to NPS statement?
Some Kenyans responded to the NPS post, questioning why the police were seeking help from civilians when they knew the car involved belonged to Ruto’s motorcade.
Pillows and Duvets:
“It’s so sad that the presidential motorcade has an ambulance but it never bothered to attend to the old mzungu.”
Ekal Lowoto:
“Government vehicle involved??”
Billy Richards Koech:
“A blanket statement instead of taking action against the president’s motorcade.”
Paul Davies:
“Oya, what investigations when you already know it is a government vehicle that hit the person?”
Daniel Ominde:
‘This should have been a letter to Statehouse.”
Omuchero:
“Have you recorded a statement from the president’s handlers?”
Izoh:
“What information do you want? The car responsible.”
Aliofatuma:
“Investigate what when you just confirmed it was a govt vehicle.”
Source: TUKO.co.ke
