Burundian President lands in Kisumu ahead of Madaraka day fete - KBC

There was a beehive of activity in Kisumu and tightened security following the arrival of Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye and the much-awaited launch of the refurbished wagon ferry- MV Uhuru by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Ndayishimiye who was accompanied by First Lady Angeline Ndayubaha landed at Kisumu International Airport at around 10:15 am.

The visiting head of state who is in the country for a two-day state visit will be the guest of honour during the Madaraka day celebrations that will be held Tuesday in the lakeside city in strict compliance with the National Covid-19 containment protocols.

He was received by ODM leader Raila Odinga, Foreign Affairs CS Raychelle Omamo and other senior government officials.

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Received Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye at Kisumu International Airport at the start of his two-day official visit to Kenya.

President Ndayishimiye will be the guest of honour at the Madaraka day celebrations tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wEEhdOD0RX

— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) May 31, 2021

After a short ceremonial welcome at the airport, he was driven to the State Lodge, Kisumu, where he was received by his host President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.

The two leaders are expected to lead their respective delegations in bilateral talks before addressing a joint press briefing later in the day.

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