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Why President Uhuru was angry during terminal two opening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

President Uhuru Kenyatta is taken through the self-check in process by Kenya Airways chief executive Mbuvi Ngunze and Kenya Airways staff during the terminal 2 opening
President Uhuru Kenyatta is taken through the self-check in process by Kenya Airways chief executive Mbuvi Ngunze and Kenya Airways staff during the terminal 2 opening. PHOTO/STANDARD

Kenya: I rarely see President Uhuru Kenyatta annoyed. In many instances his posture is that of an easy going gentleman who is always ready to mingle with anyone anywhere. Were it not for the big office, Uhuru would look too ordinary and at ease with the public. Unlike many leaders Uhuru has no persona pretenses. He knows how to work the public to trust him.

But the job of a president is too demanding more so in countries like Kenya that have battles to fight to remain civilized or have a modicum of it. Yesterday while opening terminal 2 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), he was upset with the leasing contract by Kenya Airport Authority to transport passengers to and from the aircraft when they are parked away from the departure or arrival lounge. The contract costing a bus per month irked him and he ordered immediate investigation.

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