This archive report was first published on 19 July 2020.
On a sunny Sunday, July 19, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta made an unexpected appearance in Nairobi's central business district.
A widely shared video captured the President cruising in his favourite Mercedes G Wagon, drawing the attention of passersby.
As he stopped along Haile Selassie Avenue, the head of state exchanged pleasantries with Kenyans who gathered around his vehicle.
He delivered a brief address before retreating to his vehicle and driving away, waving at the crowd in appreciation.
Security officials, dressed in full gear, accompanied the President and maintained a high level of alertness throughout the brief stopover.
