The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has announced the disruption of activities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of the upcoming visit by US First Lady Jill Biden.
KCAA directed JKIA to close Terminal 2 on Friday, February 24 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Sunday, February 26, between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm to facilitate the first lady’s movement.
On Tuesday, Ms Biden announced that she will be making her first visit to Africa as First Lady.
The First Lady’s trip will begin in Namibia, where she will meet with vibrant and engaged youth that drive a young and strong democracy.
From there, she will head to Kenya to hear from those affected by the ongoing historic drought and food insecurity, which has been exacerbated by the ripple effects of Russia’s assault on Ukraine.
Biden emphasized that our world is connected and what happens oceans away, affects us all.
She reiterated her commitment to honouring shared democratic values and reaffirming her commitment to the prosperity of Namibia and Kenya.
In a statement, she expressed her belief that supporting women and youth across the world is critical to our common future, with education, health, and empowerment at the heart of it all.
The First Lady’s visit to Kenya is especially significant as the country continues to grapple with the effects of the drought and food insecurity.