Uhuru arrived in Windhoek, Namibia 9 hrs ago ahead of the opening ceremony of Namibian President-elect Hage Geingob.

The inauguration of President Geingob, who is taking over from Hifikepunye Pohamba, will coincide with celebrations to mark Namibia’s 25th Independence to be held at the Independence Stadium in the capital Windhoek.

Accompanied by the first lady Margaret Kenyatta, President Uhuru was welcomed at the Hosea Kutako International Airport by Namibian officials.He took it to Facebook to announce his presence in the country, and he shared photos accompanied by a long message:

Margaret and I have arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, to attend the inauguration of president-elect Dr Hage Geingob as the country’s third president. Kenya and Namibia have a special relationship as Kenyan forces played a major role in UN peacekeeping operations in the country. Even after the end of peacekeeping operations, the new government of Namibia asked Kenyan peacekeepers to stay on, so that they could train the Namibian military. While in Namibia, I will open Kenya House which will house the Kenyan embassy."

The inauguration follows elections held on 28 November 2014. The inauguration ceremony will coincide with the 25th Independence Anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Namibia.

Here are the photos