A couple of days after Sata’s journey, the ceremonial guard and the presidential standard, an orange flag embossed with the coat of arms, both of which are supposed to be removed in his absence, were still in place at the presidential palace in the central district of the capital. 
Siku kadhaa baada ya safari ya Sata, ulinzi na itifaki ya kirais na bendera ya rais yenye nembo ya taifa, vyote ambavyo vilipaswa kuondolewa wakati rais asipokuwepo, viliendelea kuwepo ikulu ya rais kwenye wilaya ya kati ya jiji hilo.