There was an unexpected turn of events at the JKIA Tuesday evening when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inadvertently overlooked his wife Zinash Tayachew who is accompanying him.
President William Ruto was at the airport among other leaders to receive Abiy who is in the country on a State visit.
Amidst the heavy downpour, Abiy disembarked from his vehicle and rushed to shake hands with Ruto before proceeding to the state pavilion.
However, as the two walked while exchanging pleasantries, a sudden realization struck the PM when he realised his wife was not by his side prompting a momentary pause as both leaders exchanged puzzled glances.
Abiy was seen stretching his neck to trace her as Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale whispered a word to him.
It was at this point that Tayachew was seen running after them while being escorted by her aides as Ruto stepped back to receive her amidst laughter.
They later proceeded with Abiy and Tayachew seen holding hands side by side as they walked to the pavilion where he penned his signature on the visitors’ book before having a short meeting.
Ruto and Abiy later officially presided over the opening of Samasource Kenya EPZ Limited, Nairobi delivery centre at Sameer Business Park.
