Vehicles that were parked at undisignated areas by private motorists at JKIA were towed away.
Business and other activities have literally ground to a halt in Nairobi as Kenyans wait for the arrival of US President Barack Obama. Mombasa Road, Waiyaki way and Uhuru highway have already been closed.
With most PSV vehicles plying these routes parked at their respective termini while others kept off the road today. Waiyakai Way was shut as early as 1pm, causing major traffic jams in Parklands area.
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The disruption has caused losses to many businesses running into billions. Most businesses operated half-day with others closing the entire day. Even the Nairobi Securities Exchange closed at noon, wiping out huge chunks of investors cash.
Mr Obama is set to land after 6pm local time, according to credible sources. He will use terminal 2, which has been taken over by security forces. Mobile networks will also suffer disruptions when Obama arrives, according to Safaricom. The airspace will be closed for nearly an hour while he will be arriving.
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