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Transport Arrangements

The Government of Kenya extends the following courtesies to visiting Heads of State/Government, Spouses and Heads of Delegation:

Heads of State

Heads of State will be provided with 1 + 4 cars

 

Heads of Government

Heads of Government will be provided with 1 + 4 cars

 

Heads of Delegation

Heads of Delegation will be provided with 1 car

 

Ministers responsible for Foreign Affairs  

1 car

 

Ministers of Foreign Affairs and East African Community Affairs will be provided upon arrival from 29 November until departure on 7th December 2025

Each delegation is asked to make its own transport arrangements from airport to hotel during arrival and hotel to the airport during departure as well as from the hotel to the meeting venue.

Arrival formalities

  • The Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Kenya, will welcome Heads of State and Government, and the other Heads of Delegation from the drop off point (VIP entrance). They will be led to the VVIP holding room or straight to the Summit Hall.
  • Protocol staff will receive Ministers and other dignitaries through the entrance and escort them to the VIP holding room or straight to the Summit Hall.
  • Considering the limited space in VIP holding rooms, access will be strictly controlled.
  • Movement of Heads of State and Government to and from the venue of the meeting (KICC) shall be according to the AU order of precedence.

Departure formalities

  • At the end of the meetings, Heads of State and Government will be escorted to the holding room by Protocol Officers.
  • Accompanying delegation members are kindly advised not to follow and assemble/ gather at the VIP entrance and lobby area. 
  • Convoys will be organized in order of precedence. When a convoy is ready, information will be relayed to the protocol officer attached to a Member State for departure.