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Kenyans watch the live broadcast of Pope's arrival from the streets

One of the most highly anticipated visits (apart from the US President Barrack Obama’s) finally happened when an Alitalia plane opened its doors at exactly 4:50 pm at the JKIA yesterday.

Pope Francis was colourfully welcomed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and First lady Margaret Kenyatta amongst other Kenyan leaders and catholic faithful who were ecstatic to have the head of The Roman Catholic Church in Kenya.

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