FIFA World Cup trophy lands in Kenya
The coveted cup was received by President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Nairobi on Thursday.
The 18-karat gold diadem was received by Sports CS Amina Mohamed, Sports PS Joe Okudo and Tourism CS Najib Balala at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under tight security.
The Coca Cola branded plane that carried the cup touched down at the venue at noon.
Accompanying the famous trophy was Brazillian legend Juliano Belletti who stepped out smiling and waving at the capacity crowd that clocked the JKIA airwing side.
Belletti placed the trophy on a specially made red-carpet stand near the plane doorstep for a brief viewing by the crowd.
"We are hopeful that Kenya will one day qualify for the World Cup," Amina said.
Balala stated Kenya is among the lucky 22 countries, that the trophy tour will visit.
"We are known as an athletics nation, so Fifa World Cup visiting Kenya is a great part of our sports tourism.
