Everything is ready for Obama's visit to Kenya Sunday »Capital News

By SIMON NDONGA NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – Everything is settled For the arrival of former US President Barack Obama, who is expected to visit the country on Sunday with enhanced security in Nairobi and Kisumu.

Nairobi police chief Joseph Ole Tito, however, said that there would be free movement. the roads will be closed.

He told Capital FM News that Obama would visit Kenya as a private citizen and that as such, the daily affairs of Kenyans will not be disrupted.

"We will not close any roads since Obama comes as a private citizen, we want to give him a warm welcome but at the same time, we do not want to disrupt the activities of Kenyans," he said.

Nyanza Regional Police Chief Leonard Katana, however, stated that the area "

" Roads will not be nearly closed, but access will be limited to people who have been accredited by the family. It will be a private matter and we want to stay that way, "he said.

"There are some residences along the highway. What will happen is this. If someone is a resident and maybe there is no invitation, we will search it and allow it to enter. But by the time you pbad the Yala River, and you will not have an invitation, you will have to turn back. During his visit, Obama will open a state-of-the-art knowledge, learning and excellence center in Kisumu on July 16, which, according to his sister Auma, will help young people realize their potential.

The center will allow children to have access to the Internet and books to enable them to read more.

It will also serve as a safe physical space for children, youth and their families so that they meet and interact regularly while participating in different sports.

The Siaya County Government also worked on a list of projects that they will present to Obama during his visit.

County Governor Cornel Rasanga said a task force has been formed to refine a list of projects. present at the former U The leader is

At the top of the list is the establishment of President Barrack Obama to the city of Siaya.

The governor said that he hoped that the former leader would support the establishment and growth of such a university to be able to be used for research and knowledge in the region.