As the Africa summit touched the second day at KICC the government through the Ministry of Interior under Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki revised security protocols in response to the heightened security requirements for the Summit.
A statement seen by Kenyaleo.co.ke signed by PS Raymond Omollo, includes modifications to access routes for the Summit venue and the roads designated for delegate use.
The crucial change noted is that only presidential motorcades will utilize the entrance along City Hall Way to access the KICC venue.
Furthermore, authorities ranging from the Cabinet Secretaries (both domestic and foreign), Principal Secretaries, and diplomats will be penetrating through the entrance along Harambee Avenue.
The statement further affirms that other delegates will access the summit area through the entrance along Parliament Road.
Kindiki’s directives as per the statements that the traffic marshalls and security personnel will be stationed at key entrances to guide the delegates.
The Ministry explained that the changes were done following a security review done by various agencies and the organizers of the Summit which is being attended by over 20 presidents.
“Access to Tsavo, Aberdares, and Lenana ballrooms will only be granted to the delegates accredited to enter the first ballroom (Tsavo).
“The changes take effect immediately, and the delegates and their entourage are advised to take note and faithfully adhere to the new protocols to avoid unnecessary delays, inconveniences, and jam-ups at the entrances,” read the statement in part.
In the program schedule, the intended summit will address Africa’s increased exposure to climate change and come up with a raft of proposals on how to address the challenges.
The Summit is being attended by over 14 presidents including Evariste Ndayishimiye (Burundi) Brahim Ghali (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic) Nana Akufo-Addo (Ghana) Macky Sall (Senegal) Samia Suluhu (Tanzania) and Salva Kiir (South Sudan) among others.
The Africa Climate Summit began on September 3 and will end on Wednesday, September 6.
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