President Uhuru Kenyatta made an unannounced stopover at the Kisumu International Airport, catching a number of security chiefs, and residents unawares.
The President flew in from Eldoret in a military chopper shortly before midday and quickly moved over to his official jet that flew him to Uganda.
A police officer who was among the few sent to the Airport said the President did not leave the airside to the VIP lounge.
“He spent a very short time at the airport. He landed in a military chopper and quickly boarded the white Jet that flew him out of Kisumu,” said the officer who requested anonymity because he is not allowed to speak about the Presidency.
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Standard Digital established that the President used the jet to fly to Uganda for an official visit.
“He just flew to Kisumu to change planes. There is nothing much,” said a senior government official.
President Kenyatta’s stopover only became public after civilians who saw him arrive posted pictures on the internet.
