George Maina, one of the aides of President William Ruto and the driver who struck and killed a 79-year-old foreigner along Ngong Road while operating a vehicle from the presidential motorcade, has been freed on bail.
Maina, a police constable, was formally charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on June 5, 2025, where he denied the charges and was released on a cash bail of Ksh.150,000.
According to the charge sheet, the incident occurred on March 13, 2025, at approximately 12:30 PM along Ngong Road near Adams Arcade in Nairobi. Maina was driving a Toyota Prado, registration numbers GKB 790J/KCY 351H, assigned to President Ruto’s convoy.
The prosecution stated that he operated the vehicle in a manner dangerous to other road users, leading to the death of British national Edgar Charles Frederick Riches.
The 79-year-old pedestrian reportedly died on the spot after being hit by the speeding government vehicle. The fatal crash sparked public concern about the recklessness of VIP convoys on public roads and the lack of accountability when such incidents occur.
George Maina, the police officer who killed foreigner using one of Pres William Ruto’s cars in April.
Constable Maina’s release on bail has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some Kenyans on social media questioning the speed and manner of the court proceedings. Others have raised broader questions about the use of official vehicles and the immunity often assumed by those driving in state motorcades.
The case adds to growing scrutiny over traffic conduct involving government officials and their aides. While the Office of the President has yet to issue a statement, legal analysts suggest the case could test how far the law is applied to individuals operating under the authority of State House.
The court directed that the case be mentioned later this month, as investigations continue and the prosecution prepares to present evidence and witness accounts.
For now, George Maina remains free as the legal process unfolds, but the memory of Edgar Riches and the questions surrounding the accident continue to linger.