The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has directed the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to clear Terminal 2 on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

KCAA issued a statement on Wednesday morning stating that the terminal should be cleared of any aircraft and vehicles to allow the smooth facilitation of VVIP and operations.

“Terminal two should be cleared of any aircraft and vehicles on Friday February 24, 2023, as from 11am and 5pm hours local time. Again, on Sunday February 26, 2023, from 6am to 6pm local time,” the statement read in part.

“This is therefore to advise you to relocate your operations to terminal one within the stipulated time period to allow smooth facilitation of the VVIP and operations.”

The VVIP KCAA was referring to is the First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) Jill Biden who announced via her Twitter account that she was about to embark on her sixth visit to Africa.

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“Today, I’m heading to Africa for my sixth visit to the continent, and my first as First Lady,” Jill tweeted.

“I’ve always believed 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.”

According to the FLOTUS, her tour of Africa this time will begin in Namibia on Wednesday then it will later bring her to Kenya on Friday from where she will depart on Sunday.

“My trip begins in Namibia, where a vibrant and engaged youth drive a young and strong democracy,” she said.

“Then in Kenya, I will 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.”

A senior administration official of the US Government disclosed the purpose of Jill’s visit to Africa was to reaffirm the US Government’s commitment to invest in Africa and its people.