Times stated here are EAT:
8am: Roads closure
Security agents clear up roads around the University of Nairobi, Waiyaki way, Forest Road, Limuru Road and Marine choppers and GOK choppers patrol city centre.
This is seen as preparations for US President’s departure to the UN headquarters in Gigiri where he is to address the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.
Saturday morning closure: No access of Westlands from CBD from University Way roundabout. Those headed for Westlands are advised to use Muranga Road and Parklands or Ringroad.
Forest Road and Limuru Road and UN Road will be be closed all day.
From 11am to 3pm, access to Haileselassie Avenue, Tom Mboya, Moi Avenue, Harambee Avenue and Landhies Road will be prohibited as well as access to Railways bus stop.
Kenyatta Avenue, State House and Between University Way and Westlands will be cordoned off from 3pm to 11pm.
9am
Marine Chopper has landed at University of Nairobi grounds. Many cops sighted at the city centre.
9.30am
Being a historic moment for Kenya, there was a feeling that Barack Obama’s entourage would be made a tour attraction.
@bonifacemwangi tweeted, “It would be nice if @JBoinnet team can map out areas where the public can see #ObamaInKenya convoy for the next 2 days. It's a historic visit.”
Others praised the transformation between Obama’s tour of Kenya when he came to search for his roots years back and the Beast ride during his tour as president.
Paul Udoto tweeted “@pauludoto: From Battered Beetle to Beast for Dr Auma Obama. Praise be to God! #ObamaReturns #ObamaInKenya #ObamaHomecoming”
9.50am Two marine choppers wheel up University of Nairobi grounds towards the GES venue.
10am: President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at UN grounds at Gigiri.
President Barack Obama arrives at UN grounds at Gigiri.
10.25am “Welcome home, Welcome to Kenya”
President Uhuru welcomes Obama to Kenya
Uhuru says Africa is open and ready for business; dismisses African narrative of despair.
10.42am US President Barack Obama addresses the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.
Obama recognises that the youthful sons and daughters of Africa are a precious resource.
President Barack Obama: Nairobi looks way more incredible than it did 10 years ago.
Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa.
"This is the first time the GES is being held in Sub-saharan Africa; I wanted to be here because Kenya and Africa have the potential"
"I have come with a pull of hand-picked entrepreneurs who will participate in the summit."
"Do not be discouraged when these successful entrepreneurs tell you that they do not buy your idea"
Obama announces that three women entrepreneurship centres will be opened in Africa; one in Nairobi by the end of this year as well as in Zambia and Mali. This is seen as an effort to support women entrepreneurs whom he referred to as Powerhouse entrepreneurs.
10.09am: Obama concludes speech
Obama and co-host Uhuru walk out of the summit after introducing entrepreneurs to the 6th Global Entrepreneuship Summit.