The close protection officers are often well trained and it's likely that they understand how probabilities work and the risks expected in our roads. Normally a chosen route has already been investigated and is often covered by numerous personnel.

As long as the route taken in these adventures hasn't been leaked out, then the probability that the person who'll be hugged will have a bomb, or will knife PORK is minimal. There's an algorithm to war...

So it should be safe enough for the President to make these moves. After all, if in fact these events are true, then they should endear the president to the masses...
Third term, aaah.
And who knows, if the moves are played well, Wanjiku could call for a third term or even a lifetime Presidency of the compassionate and loving....