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Security lockdown in Obama visit to disrupt businesses in Nairobi

Activity in Nairobi and its environs faces significant disruption when President Barack Obama’s entourage touches down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) today.

Apart from interrupted flight schedules to and from JKIA and Wilson Airport, schools, colleges, shops, restaurants, commercial banks and supermarkets along Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Waiyaki Way and other major road networks are expected to remain closed as residents keep away from the city centre during Mr Obama’s visit.

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