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President Barack Obama's sister recalls thrilling

President Barack Obama embraces his sister Auma Obama at the Kasarani Gymnasium before he addressed Kenyans yesterday. [Photo: TABITHA OTWORI/STANDARD]

President Barack Obama’s sister Auma Obama yesterday recalled her thrilling ride in the “beast” to a packed Kasarani National Stadium.

Dr Auma made history on Friday by becoming the first Kenyan to ride in the heavily-armoured vehicle when she accompanied her brother to the Villa Rosa Kempinski from the airport.

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