"A British charity worker on a sponsored walk was knocked down and killed by the Kenyan President's motorcade travelling at 'excessive speed', an inquest heard today."
"The motorcade, which was taking President William Ruto to a public engagement in Nairobi at the time, did not stop to offer assistance to Mr Riches."
"The driver of the Toyota Prado (Land Cruiser) was charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He pleaded guilty to the offence in a Kenyan court but avoided jail."
"Mr Riches' daughter Pauline Olden told the inquest that 'justice had not been served'."
The Independent reports on significant issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. It emphasizes the need for on-the-ground journalism to provide balanced perspectives. A recent incident involved a British charity worker, Edgar Riches, who was killed by a motorcade for the Kenyan President. The driver was charged but received a minimal fine, leading to concerns about justice. The Independent aims to keep journalism accessible without paywalls, relying on donations to support its mission.
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