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Let women be, village trips are hell on earth

Former US First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama did not accompany Obama in his last week visit to Kenya. [Courtesy]

Barack Obama has come and gone, this time without the public holiday, the fanfare and State dinners. Just like last time, Michelle and her girls were conspicuously absent, preferring to visit Serengeti and party with Beyoncé.

Michelle’s absence had Kenyans talking, with some coming up with funny memes that said, Barack Obama is facing the same challenge African men face… spouses refusing to accompany you to your ancestral home.

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