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Kenya is headed in the right direction, says Obama

Former American President Barrack Obama hugs his grandmother Mama Sara Obama during the launch of Sauti Kuu at Kogelo village in Siaya County on July 16, 2018. [Denish Ochieng/Standard]

Former US President Barack Obama yesterday wound up his two-day visit to Kenya with a message of hope to the country.

Obama, who was speaking at Kogelo village in Siaya County, said Kenya was headed for better days following a political truce between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

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