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How Sarah Obama’s kindness transformed her Kogelo village

Former US President Grandmother Sarah Obama celebrates Obama's victory at their home in Kogelo Siaya County on Wednesday, ‎November ‎5, ‎2008 [Boniface Okendo,Standard]

Mama Sarah Ogwel Obama, who died yesterday in Kisumu, was known for her kindness.

She died as Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital doctors fought to save her life. She was 99.

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