Joan Wamaitha, an 8-year-old orphan from Mariakani, had the honor of being the first person to greet US President Barack Obama when he arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard Air Force One.
Dressed in a white frock, adorned with a coronet of flowers in her hair and wearing satin gloves, she presented a bouquet to President Obama. This gesture was met with amusement on social media, with many joking that her future Instagram page would be filled with throwback photos of this momentous occasion.
According to reports, Joan Wamaitha is a class two student. She received a warm hug from the world leader, making the encounter even more special.
Photos of the meeting show the young girl proudly presenting the bouquet and sharing a moment with President Obama.
The recovered account cited reporting by Niaje.
