Unfortunately it will only be a one-day visit, including talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Right Honourable Raila Odinga. Then he will visit relatives in Kogelo village, Siaya county, and launch the Sauti Kuu Foundation there.
Many Kenyans would
love to see him accompanied by his immediate family and
world leaders. But he isn't the President. The fact that Obama will officially open a Youth Centre founded by his Sister Auma Obama is a clear indicator of his passion for youth matters and the family bond. Kogelo will be happy.
The visit coincides with a period when Uhuru, DP William Ruto and Raila are working together. They have declared war on corruption and people can see the arrests, investigations and the whole judicial process taking place. We hope the guilty will face the full force of the law and the loot recovered.
Uhuru and Raila have also promised reforms in all sectors. It will be good to see the reforms mature and Kenyans enjoy the leadership they want.
It will be a great opportunity for the three leaders to have direct talks with a world leader, Obama, on what they plan for the country. Most Kenyans are looking for reforms, peaceful elections, good leadership and unity.
We would
love
to see what Obama he has for us. He is allowed to advise and maybe provide goodies. We can decide which we want.
To many Kenyans, the visit, however short, will be something to cherish and
remind us that indeed Obama is a son of a Kenyan. His visit will also affirm our place on the global platform. We brag of safari and beach tourism and it's time to take advantage and market our great nation abroad.