VIPs denied chance to wave President Obama bye

President Barack Obama greets Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua at JKIA shortly before departure.

A huge number of dignitaries who had accompanied President Uhuru Kenyatta were barred by US security agents from accessing the secure area at JKIA where US President Barack Obama was boarding Air Force One during his departure on Sunday evening.

As President Uhuru Kenyatta proceeded to Terminal Two, he had a huge crowd of VIPs behind him, prompting Secret Service agents to swing into action. A Secret Service officer could be seen arguing with the VIPs before allowing a handful of them to access the heavily guarded area.