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Counties lobby to have piece of Obama during visit

Kogelo village in Siaya County, the rural home of former US president Barrack Obama. [Collins Oduor/Standard]

Three counties in Nyanza are jostling to have a piece of President Barack Obama during his visit to Kenya next week in what could pose a major challenge to his handlers.

Homa Bay is where the former US president's great grandfather was buried, Kisumu where his chartered plane will land and Siaya where he will be hosted by his half-sister Auma Obama.

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