What it is like to cover FLOTUS Jill Biden's visit to Kenya

US First Lady Jill Biden listening to the Youth at a watch Party at the Youth Empowerment Festival in Kibra Constituency. [Jacky Mahungu, Standard]

When dealing with the First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) in any capacity, you have to be prepared for one of the most unconventional experiences of your life. The US presidents and their families are protected by the Secret Service, and due to the many attempts on their lives, most of which have been recorded, their security is not light talk amongst Secret Service agents.

Seeing them up close, you see mirror images of the ones you see in movies. Some in tactical vests, with earpieces, in dark sunglasses while outside. Those in enclosed spaces wore sardonic expressions on their faces, eyes darting around looking for anyone trying to be the villain (hero to some) and poised to neutralize any threat within seconds.