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Barack Hussein Obama, Senator Barack Obama's father, was born and raised in Kenya. His grandmother, Sarah Onyango Obama and uncle, Said Obama, still live in Kenya.
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Fast Facts:
- His father returned to Kenya after studying at Harvard
- Barack Sr. died in 1982
- Obama visited Kenya in 1987
- Discussed in Senator Obama's Book, Dreams From My Father...
- Obama and Raila Odinga are both members of the Luo tribe
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Obama Kenya Relatives Questions
Where did the rumors about Barack Obama being born in Kenya first appear? 3 AnswersIt's always hard to tell the origin of a rumor, which is the reason they are called rumors in the first place. It was being spoken about in 2006 in various for... read more
Does the celebration of Obamas inauguration as President have a more profound effect in Kenya than in the US? 2 AnswersI think the celebrations may be more somewhat more subdued in the U.S., but I wouldn't say the effect will be more profound anywhere else because this presidenc... read more
Is Kenya, Ethiopia number one trade country? 1 AnswerImage of Djibouti sea port, a tiny Red Sea state which has been the main gateway for Ethiopian imports and exports. http://wardheernews.com/articles_08/August/... read more -