A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier died on Monday morning after he was hit by a speeding government vehicle.

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The accident took place at around 6 am on Lang’ata road in Nairobi as the officer was crossing the road from Lang’ata Barracks

The military officer is reported to have died on the spot.

Confirming the incident, Langa’ta OCPD Elijah Maina said the officer was hit by a GK-plated vehicle which was headed towards Bomas of Kenya.

The police boss said investigations into the incident had begun and would be handled by the defence department. The government vehicle inspection unit is also probing the accident.

The body of the officer was taken to the morgue.