Barack Obama returns to Kenya, his ancestral home, for launch of his sister’s project
Many Kenyans consider Obama native to this country and bask in his success, despite the fact that Obama has never lived in Africa.
Former US President Barack Obama arrived in Kenya on Sunday, the country of his father’s birth, his first visit to this East African country since leaving office.
Obama is in Kenya to help launch the sports and training centre founded by his half-sister, Auma Obama, through her foundation Sauti Kuu.
After landing in the capital, Obama met President Uhuru Kenyatta at the official residence, according to Kenyatta’s Twitter account.
Obama is also expected to meet Raila Odinga, the opposition leader now working with Kenyatta’s government.
Odinga and Kenyatta on March 9 pledged to work together, ending months of turmoil following a disputed presidential election that was nullified by the Supreme Court and a rerun which the opposition boycotted.