Driver in President Ruto motorcade accident that killed foreigner charged, released on Ksh.150K bail

Dzuya Walter
By Dzuya Walter June 05, 2025 03:46 (EAT)
Add as a Preferred Source on Google
Driver in President Ruto motorcade accident that killed foreigner charged, released on Ksh.150K bail

Police Constable George Mwangi Maina arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on June 5, 2025. PHOTO| COURTESY

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

A police officer has been formally charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal accident involving a government vehicle in President William Ruto’s motorcade along Ngong Road in March this year.

According to the charge sheet, it is alleged that on March 13, 2025, at approximately 12:30 PM, along Ngong Road near Adams Arcade in Nairobi County, Police Constable George Mwangi Maina, while driving a Toyota Prado bearing registration numbers GKB 790J/KCY 351H, operated the vehicle in a manner dangerous to other road users.

The vehicle struck a pedestrian, identified as 79-year-old British national Edgar Charles Frederick Riches, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Constable Maina has been released on a cash bail of Ksh.150,000.

Join the Discussion

Share your perspective with the Citizen Digital community.

Moderation applies

Sign In to Publish

No comments yet

This discussion is waiting for your voice. Be the first to share your thoughts!