Tensions flared in Embu County on Sunday, July 6, after irate residents torched a black Toyota Prado that had earlier been involved in a fatal accident near Kapigazi Bridge.
The incident left a bodaboda rider and his passenger fatally injured following a violent collision with the high-end vehicle, which is believed to have been part of Embu Woman Representative Njoki Njeru’s convoy.
According to witnesses, the Prado lost control upon impact and plunged into a nearby ditch. The injured victims were rushed to a local hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
Hours after the crash, angry residents from the Kapigazi area gathered at the scene and set the Prado ablaze, demanding justice and accountability from those in power.
Initial reports suggested that the Prado was part of the presidential escort accompanying President William Ruto to the 35th Diocesan Anniversary held at St. Mark’s Kigari College in Embu County.
However, both State House and the Office of the President have since denied any connection, stating that the vehicle was not part of the official State House fleet.
“The vehicle in question is not affiliated with any presidential security unit,” said an official statement from State House, as seen by sauce.co.ke.
