Popular Ugandan politician Robert Kyagulanyi, better known by his pop star name Bobi Wine, on Thursday morning caused excitement at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) where he landed for a connecting flight to Uganda.

The Kyadondo East MP landed in Nairobi as he returned home after being treated in the United States for injuries he sustained when Ugandan police detained and beat him.

Staff at JKIA were excited as they scampered for a photo with the youthful politician.

During his incarceration, Bobi Wine received overwhelmed support from Kenyans who started online and street petitions calling for his release.

His arrival in Uganda is also highly anticipated with a showdown expected between his supporters and the Ugandan authorities.

Ugandan police said that only his immediate family would be allowed to receive the MP at the airport, and he would be "availed security" to go to his home.