The government through the Ministry of Interior has made changes in protocols for accessing the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the African Climate Summit (ACS).
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo in a statement on Tuesday, September 5 said that access to Tsavo, Aberdares, and Lenana ballrooms will only be granted to the delegates accredited to enter the first ballroom (Tsavo).
Omollo noted that the rest of the ACS delegates will now access the venue through the entrance along Parliament Road.
The government also made a change of protocols for Ministers and diplomats who will now be required to access KICC through the entrance along Harambee Avenue.
“All Ministers, both local and foreign, Principal Secretaries, and Diplomatic Corps will access the venue through the entrance along Harambee Avenue,” read the statement in part.
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PS Omollo pointed out that presidential motorcades will access KICC through the entrance at City Hall.
“All Presidential motorcades will access the venue through the entrance along City Hall Way,” PS Omollo added.
The Interior PS further said the changes take effect immediately urging delegates and their entourage to adhere to the new protocols.
“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,” he stated.
PS Omollo also disclosed that security officers and traffic marshals will be available along the access roads to provide the necessary support to the ACS delegates.
The summit began on Monday and is scheduled to continue until Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
